Referee Facundo Tello has already featured in this edition of the World Cup, having overseen the Canada vs Bosnia Group B encounter. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
Referee Facundo Tello has already featured in this edition of the World Cup, having overseen the Canada vs Bosnia Group B encounter. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
Spots in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 will be on the minds of South Korea and South Africa when they face off in their final Group A match at the Monterrey Stadium on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, South Korea lost to Mexico in its previous game, while South Africa held Czechia to a hard-fought draw.
A win would secure qualification for the East Asian outfit, whereas South Africa will be eyeing an upset as its qualification scenario into the knockouts hangs by a thread.
Who will be the referee for South Korea vs South Africa at FIFA World Cup 2026?
Argentine Facundo Tello will be the referee for the South Korea vs South Africa Group A encounter.
Tello made his officiating debut in 2013 in the Argentinian second division. He has gone on to officiate prominent finals, including the Supercopa Argentina 2023-24, Copa Libertadores 2024 and Copa Sudamericana 2024.
The Argentine had previously officiated two group-stage matches at the tournament, as well as the high-profile quarterfinal upset between Portugal and Morocco at the 2022 World Cup.
Across 433 matches in his career, the 44-year-old has shown 2,030 yellow cards and 149 red cards, averaging 4.69 bookings and 0.34 dismissals per game.
Tello has already featured in this edition of the World Cup, having refereed the Canada vs Bosnia Group B encounter.
Full list of match officials for South Korea vs South Africa:
Published on Jun 25, 2026
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