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Anthony Taylor to officiate Portugal vs. Spain match in Dallas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:59 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Anthony Taylor to officiate Portugal vs. Spain match in Dallas
Summary

Anthony Taylor, an English Premier League referee, has been assigned to officiate the Portugal vs. Spain Round of 16 match on July 6 in Dallas. This will be Taylor's third match in the World Cup, having previously refereed Uzbekistan vs. Colombia and Senegal vs. Iraq. Taylor has a history with Spain, having faced scrutiny for his decisions in their recent matches, including a controversial no-call on a handball penalty against Germany during Euro 2024. He also oversaw Portugal's loss to Germany in the 2020 Euro group stage.

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  • •Portugal and Spain face off in the World Cup Round of 16.
  • •Match scheduled for July 6 in Dallas.
  • •Anthony Taylor is officiating his third World Cup match.
  • •Taylor faced controversy in previous Spain matches.
  • •Portugal previously lost to Germany in Euro 2020.
Latest Updates
  • 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Referee appointment for Spain vs Portugal confirmed
  • 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Anthony Taylor to referee Portugal v Spain last-16 tie in Dallas
What they're saying
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The referee chosen to take charge of the upcoming showdown between Spain and Portugal has on Saturday evening been confirmed.The official primed to oversee proceedings at Dallas Stadium? Anthony Taylo...

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Englishman Anthony Taylor, a Premier League referee since 2010-11 and a FIFA international since 2013, will officiate Portugal vs. Spain on July 6 in Dallas. The match corresponds to the Round of 16 o...

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