Néstor Pitana officiating the France vs. Germany quarter-final is a solid choice—he’s already proven himself with three matches in this tournament. Given how intense that game promises to be, having an experienced referee from Argentina, a neutral party, seems fitting.
And Carlos Velasco Carballo handling the Brazil vs. Colombia match also makes sense—he’s familiar with World Cup pressures and has managed high-profile games before.
Both matches are huge—almost like mini-finals—and the referees will have a big responsibility to keep things fair and smooth.
