Profile: English referee Michael Oliver selected for 2026 World Cup
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Ewan Gennery
Summary
A brief profile of English referee Michael Oliver, highlighting his career milestones including nearly 20 years of officiating in English football, his father's influence in introducing him to refereeing at age 14, becoming the youngest referee to officiate a game at Wembley (2007 Conference National League play-off final), and his selection for the 2026 World Cup delegation in America.
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Twitter / XProfile: English referee Michael Oliver selected for 2026 World Cupfourfourtwo.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledHis father, Clive Oliver, was also a referee and introduced him to the profession at 14
He refereed the 2007 Conference National League play-off final, becoming the youngest referee to officiate a game at Wembley
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