Brazil and Haiti will be looking for their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they meet in a Group C clash at Philadelphia Stadium on Friday.
Having dropped to third in a group where fans were expecting them to easily dominate, Brazil are desperate for a win against the minnows in order to keep their dreams of winning the tournament alive.
The Selecao are coming off a 1-1 draw having failed to break down a tough Morocco side, with Vinicius Jr. scoring the lone goal for the South American team.
Haiti on the other hand fell to Scotland 1-0 and now face a tough test against a team who many expect to beat them quite easily. A solid performance against the former world champions will be Sébastien Migné’s way of proving that Haiti are not just here to participate, but to put up a real challenge.
Who Is the Referee In Brazil vs. Haiti World Cup Match?
Alejandro Hernández Hernández is the main referee for the Brazil vs. Haiti Group C match.
This match also marks Hernández Hernández's first time working a World Cup game as the lead referee.
The 43 year old is an experienced official having managed over 250 matches since 2012. During this span Hernández Hernández oversaw six Él Clasico derbies while also being a regular in the UEFA Champions League. This year the Spaniard was a part of the Round of 16 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea in the Champions League.
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He averages 5.46 yellow cards per game and has also shown 88 red cards in his career, averaging 0.12 per game.
Complete Officiating Team
- Main Referee: Alejandro Hernández Hernández (Spain)
- Assistant Referee 1: José Enrique Naranjo Pérez (Spain)
- Assistant Referee 2: Diego Sánchez Rojo (Spain)
- Fourth Official: Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)
- Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Carlos del Cerro Grande (Spain)
- Assistant VARs: Mahmoud Ashour (Egypt) and Willy Delajod (France)
