AFA picks referee for Boca-River: World Cup pedigree, surprise name | OneFootball

With Facundo Tello out due to injury, the Referees’ Committee is weighing the names of Herrera, Ramírez, Falcón Pérez and Rey Hilfer. Between the old guard, those heading to the World Cup, and one candidate who has never officiated this clash, the official in charge of keeping order is being decided.

With nine days to go before Boca and River face off, the buzz around the refereeing is at a boiling point. The big absentee from consideration is Facundo Tello, who was ruled out after suffering a serious knee injury during the playoff between Jamaica and Congo. In response, the AFA turned its attention to four names with very different backgrounds.

The World Cup-bound referees leading the race

Two of those already booked for the 2026 World Cup are the most high-profile options:

The one in the best form and the surprise name

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