Who is Drew Fischer? The referee for Argentina vs Cape Verde

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Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Sign Up By submitting your information, you confirm you are aged 16 or over, have read our Privacy Policy and agree to the Terms & Conditions. Geographical rules apply. Argentina and Cape Verde are doing battle in the round of 16 (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Pinterest Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The round of 16 awaits for the winners of Argentina vs Cape Verde.

World champions Argentina are, naturally, heavy favourites to go through in what looks to be the biggest mismatch in this round of the competition.But Cape Verde have already shown great determination and character to make it this far after claiming draws against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in the group stage to make it this far.Who is Argentina vs Cape Verde referee?

Drew Fischer will take control of Argentina vs Cape Verde (Image credit: Getty Images)Lionel Messi is practically playing in his back yard at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida for this one.Keeping the tournament's all-time top scorer quiet is sure to be a big ask for Cape Verde, who will just be hoping they don't have any bad officiating against them just to compound matters. Drew Fischer had a decision to make in Ghana's defeat to Croatia (Image credit: Getty Images)Messi will already be familiar with the referee FIFA have appointed for this game, too.

Canadian Drew Fischer has been picked to run around, whistle in hand, having carved out a reputation as one of MLS' top officials.Get the FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsThe 45-year-old William H.

Macy-alike took charge of last year's MLS Cup final, and was involved at the 2022 World Cup as a VAR.This is Fischer's third game of the tournament, having previously overseen France's 3-0 win over Iraq and Croatia's 2-1 win over Ghana in the group stage, awarding Ghana's goal after a long pitchside review in the latter game.Waving their flags are the side of the pitch are two more of Canada's finest, Micheal Barwegen and Lyes Arfa.

Lionel Messi hopes to inspire Argentina through to the round of 16 (Image credit: Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images)Mexico's Katia Garcia will serve as the fourth official, with her compatriot Sandra Ramirez acting as the reserve official on the sidelines.Leading the VAR booth is American Armando Villarreal.Alongside him are Croatia's Ivan Bebek and Nicaragua's Tatiana Guzman.

TOPICS Steven ChickenSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication, WeAreTerriers.com.

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