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Japan vs Spain: Who will be the referee for the World Cup Group E match?

Japan and Costa Rica clash in the final game of Group E in the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Find out who will be the referee for this important match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.

Victor Gomes of South Africa
© Stu Forster/Getty ImagesVictor Gomes of South Africa

Japan and Spainface off in the last game of Group E in theQatar 2022 World Cupon Thursday, December1 at 2PM (ET) in Khalifa International Stadium. A win by any of these teamsmeans advancing to the knockout stage withoutany help from the match between Costa Rica and Germany.

Japan pulled off a great upset by beating Germany (2-1) and then, in the game against Costa Rica, they failed and complicated every possible scenario. Now, Japanhave to defeat Spain. Otherwise, the chances to advance will be really low depending on the outcome of the match between Costa Rica and Germany.

Spainmarveled the world in their opener against Costa Rica (7-0) and were really close of a triumphwithGermany (1-1). However, that goal by the Germans leaves no margin of error for Luis Enrique’s team considering a loss might send them home even with their unique style of play.Continue reading to find out who will be the referee for theirWorld Cup match with Japan.

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Who will be the referee for Japanvs Spain?

Victor Gomeswill be the referee for the match between Japanand Spain. The39-year oldfrom South Africais one of the best in his country and becamean international referee in 2011. He has experiencein big tournaments such as the African Cup of Nationsand the U-17 FIFA World Cup.Thisis his firstWorld Cupappearance and he was in charge of the game between Franceand Australia from Group D.

For the match between Japanand SpaininGroupE, Zakhele Siwela(South Africa) will be Assistant Referee 1 and Souru Phatsoane(Lesotho) will be Assistant Referee 2. Salima Mukansanga(Rwanda) will be the Fourth Official.

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