Dutch referee Danny Makkelie has been appointed to officiate the 2026 World Cup match between France and Sweden, scheduled for Tuesday night into Wednesday.
This will be Makkelie's third assignment of the tournament, following his roles in the opening match and a group stage game.
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Makkelie's Tournament Journey
Makkelie previously officiated the United States' 4-1 victory over Paraguay on June 13, and Morocco's 4-2 group stage win against Haiti.
He will be joined by his regular assistant referees Hessel Steegstra and Jan de Vries. American official Tori Penso will serve as the fourth official.
The match holds significant implications for potential knockout stage brackets.
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The Netherlands could face France later in the tournament if they defeat Morocco in the round of 32 and advance past Canada in the round of 16.
Sweden enters the fixture as the third-place finisher from the group that featured the Netherlands national team.
This World Cup marks Makkelie's second career appearance at the tournament, following his assignment to two matches during the Qatar tournament.
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His extensive tournament background includes officiating matches in both the round of 16 and the semifinals during the 2020 European Championship.
