Published Jul 21, 2026, 11:00 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 4 sources
Anthony Taylor retires: Premier League referee steps down after 16 years in top flight following World Cup
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Long-serving Premier League referee Anthony Taylor is standing down after 16 years in England's top flight at the conclusion of the World Cup. The 47-year-old hangs up his whistle following 831 games in the English, European and international game, with his final match the World Cup last-16 clash between Portugal and tournament winners Spain. Domestically, Taylor refereed in every major domestic English cup final, officiating the 2017 and 2020 FA Cup finals and the 215 League Cup final, as well