Lanzarote Referee Makes World Cup Debut

20^th Jun 2026 @ 8:52 am

Lanzarote made its debut at the World Cup last night as local lad Alejandro Hernández refereed the match between Brazil and Haiti in Philadelphia.

Hernández has been a top-flight referee in Spain and Europe for several years, but this is the first time he has officiated at a World Cup.

Arrecife-born Hernández dished out four yellow cards in the match, which resulted in a convincing if slightly dull 3-0 win for Brazil.

20/06/2026/0 Comments/by Gazette Life

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