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Honduran referee to officiate Switzerland's World Cup opener

Said Martinez (right) serving as fourth official at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Said Martinez (right) serving as fourth official at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

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Said Martinez will referee Switzerland’s World Cup opener against Qatar on Saturday evening (9:00 p.m.). The 34-year-old from Honduras will be serving as the head referee at a World Cup for the first time.

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11.06.2026, 09:06•11.06.2026, 09:09

At the World Cup four years ago in Qatar, Martinez served as a fourth official or assistant referee in nine matches. Now he is the first Honduran to referee a World Cup match.

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