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Referee Saíd Martínez, who recently officiated at the 2026 World Cup, has been chosen by Concacaf to work the Leagues Cup (August 4–September 6), featuring Mexican clubs and MLS teams, alongside fellow Honduran referees Selvin Brown and Jefferson Escobar.

Honduran referee Said Martínez, who has drawn scrutiny for his decisions during the tournament, awaits FIFA's ruling on July 13 on whether he will continue officiating in the World Cup's final rounds.

Said Martinez, who became Honduras's first referee to lead a World Cup match, was excluded from FIFA's quarterfinal assignments after earlier appointments in group play and the round of 16, leaving his tournament fate uncertain.

Referee Said Martínez of Honduras has been chosen to officiate Saturday's World Cup match between Portugal and Colombia, one of the tournament's most anticipated games, drawing pride in his hometown of Tocoa.

FIFA assigned Honduran referee Said Martínez to officiate England versus Ghana on June 23, making him the first Honduran to referee two World Cup matches, with compatriots Walter López and Cristian Ramírez as assistant referees.

Honduran center referee Said Martínez made history in his World Cup debut by awarding the first penalty ever given to Switzerland in World Cup play, during Switzerland's match against Qatar.

Said Martínez will become the first Honduran to referee a World Cup match, taking charge of Qatar vs. Switzerland on June 13, with fellow Hondurans Walter López and Christian Ramírez serving as assistants.