Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela has been appointed to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup bronze medal match between England and France, scheduled for July 19, 2026. The match will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Valenzuela, 42, is an experienced international referee who has been a FIFA-listed official since 2014. He previously officiated at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and has been selected for several high-profile matches in this tournament.
The appointment was confirmed by FIFA's Referees Committee on July 18, 2026. Valenzuela will be assisted by his compatriots Jorge Urrego and Tulio Moreno as assistant referees, with Chilean referee Piero Maza serving as the fourth official.
