FIFA has confirmed that English referee Michael Oliver will resume his duties at the World Cup this week after withdrawing from his initial match due to injury. Oliver was originally slated to officiate the match between Ecuador and the Ivory Coast but was replaced by French referee Francois Letexier. The organization has not disclosed the nature of Oliver's injury, but his return is anticipated to bolster the officiating team as the tournament progresses.
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