🚨Official: Colombia’s opener now has a referee

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·14 June 2026

Englishman Anthony Taylor will be in charge of officiating the match between Colombia and Uzbekistan.

The Colombian national team’s debut is approaching, and it has already been revealed who will be in charge of keeping order on the pitch.

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Anthony Taylor, an English referee with vast experience in Europe officiating major matches, has been chosen for Colombia’s opener.

🚨 [OFICIAL] El inglés Anthony Taylor será el árbitro del debut de la Selección Colombia ante Uzbekistán.
– Sunday, 14 June 2026

Against Uzbekistan, Colombia will face its first big test in a World Cup where it could be one of the tournament’s biggest surprises.

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