Clement Turpin to referee England's World Cup opener against Croatia
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Clement Turpin has been appointed as the referee for England's opening World Cup match against Croatia on June 14, 2026. Previously, Turpin faced criticism from Thomas Tuchel, who labeled him a "Grade E" official after a Champions League match where Turpin sent him to the stands. Despite past controversies, including a contentious Champions League quarter-final featuring Bayern Munich, Turpin is regarded as one of Europe's top referees. He has officiated major finals, including the Europa League and Champions League. England midfielder Jude Bellingham has also experienced Turpin’s strict officiating style during his time with Real Madrid.
- •Turpin officiated the Champions League quarter-final involving Bayern Munich.
- •He showed two yellow cards to Thomas Tuchel during that match.
- •Turpin has officiated major finals, including the 2022 Champions League.
- •Bellingham experienced Turpin's approach firsthand while at Real Madrid.
- •The World Cup match between England and Croatia is on June 14, 2026.
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Clement Turpin? England v Croatia referee for World Cup who angered Thomas Tuchel
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — England-Croatia referee was called Grade E by Tuchel
- 8:45 PMBBC Sport — England-Croatia referee was called Grade E by Tuchel
"Clement Turpin is appointed referee for England's opening World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday - and was once labelled a "Grade E" official by head coach Thomas Tuchel.
"Clement Turpin is appointed referee for England's opening World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday - and was once labelled a "Grade E" official by head coach Thomas Tuchel.
"The French referee has experience with Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham and a wealth of experience officiating some of European football’s biggest games
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 9:38 PMWho is Clement Turpin? England v Croatia referee for World Cup who angered Thomas Tuchel
The French referee has experience with Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham and a wealth of experience officiating some of European football’s biggest games
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 8:52 PMEngland-Croatia referee was called Grade E by Tuchel
Clement Turpin is appointed referee for England's opening World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday - and was once labelled a "Grade E" official by head coach Thomas Tuchel.
- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 8:45 PMEngland-Croatia referee was called Grade E by Tuchel
Clement Turpin is appointed referee for England's opening World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday - and was once labelled a "Grade E" official by head coach Thomas Tuchel.
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