FIFA appoint European officials for Brazil v Haiti at World Cup | OneFootball

Brazil National Team seeks its first win at the 2026 World Cup

The Brazil National Team returns to the field this Friday (19) to face Haiti in the second round of the World Cup group stage. With only a few days left until the match, FIFA has defined the officiating team that will be in charge of the clash.

Spanish referee Alejandro Hernández, who has experience in top-level competitions in Europe, including the Champions League, will be responsible for officiating Brazil vs Haiti. In addition, fellow Spaniards Jose Enrique Naranjo and Diego Sanchez will serve as assistant referees.

Finally, Switzerland’s Sandro Schaerer has been appointed by FIFA as the fourth official, while Stéphane de Almeida, also from Switzerland, will be the reserve referee. In other words, the officiating team for Brazil’s match is 100% European.

Who is Alejandro Hernández?

In charge of the match between Brazil and Haiti, the 43-year-old referee has officiated 30 matches in the 2025/26 season, including five Champions League games. As a result, Alejandro Hernández has shown 126 yellow cards and seven red cards. In other words, the referee tends to hand out plenty of punishments in matches.

How did Brazil and Haiti fare in their World Cup debuts?

Brazil opened with a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday (13), with goals scored by Saibari and Vinicius Júnior. As a result, the Brazil National Team sits in third place in Group C, with one point.

On the other hand, Haiti got off to a bad start at the World Cup. That is because Sébastien Migné’s team lost 1-0 to Scotland, with a goal from McGinn. As a result, the Haitians are at the bottom of Group C, with zero points.

What are the match details for Brazil vs Haiti?

The match between Brazil and Haiti will take place at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Friday (19), in the second round of the World Cup group stage. In addition, the ball will roll at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Where to watch Brazil vs Haiti?

For fans who do not want to miss any detail of Brazil vs Haiti, there are several broadcast options. Globo and SBT will show the match on free-to-air TV. In addition, SporTV (pay TV), Globoplay (streaming), and CazéTV (YouTube) will also air the clash.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will be following every move of the Brazil National Team and will bring all the information, behind-the-scenes coverage, and a full recap of the match between Brazil and Haiti. Follow the special coverage on the website, YouTube, and on social media.

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