Bjorn Kuipers of The Netherlands to referee Russia vs. Spain match

Referee Bjorn Kuipers of The Netherlands will take charge of Russia’s clash with Spain in the Round of 16 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the FIFA press service has said.
Kuipers will be assisted by his compatriots Sander Van Roekel and Erwin Zeinstra. The fourth official will be Clement Turpin of France, reserve assistant referee – Nicolas Danos.
The Spain-Russia game will begin at 17:00 Moscow time on July 1, at Moscow’ Luzhniki stadium.
The winners of the Spain-Russia and Croatia-Denmark games will face each other in the quarterfinal in Sochi on July 7.