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Referee with controversial history on Argentina-Switzerland 2026 World Cup match
By Charles Nichelson and GRAHAM DUNBAR | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 10, 2026
· 4 min read
The 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up the quarterfinals Saturday night in Kansas City with Argentina playing Switzerland at 8 p.m. CST. Refereeing is back in the spotlight after FIFA announced João Pinheiro would be the head referee for the match.
Pinheiro refereed the Bayern Munich vs. Paris S...
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? The 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up the quarterfinals Saturday night in Kansas City with Argentina playing Switzerland at 8 p.m. CST. Refereeing is back in the spotlight after FIFA announced João Pinheiro would be the head referee for the match.
Pinheiro refereed the Bayern Munich vs. Paris S...
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