Honduran Referee Martínez Dropped From World Cup Quarterfinals
Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 9, 2026 · Originally reported July 9, 2026 by Once Noticias
Said Martínez, the first Honduran referee to officiate a World Cup match, was left off FIFA's quarterfinal assignments after earlier turns in the group stage and the round of 16, leaving his tournament future uncertain.
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