Gustavo Tejera about to officiate his second game at 2026 WC: Australia - Egypt in the round of 32.
Match #88
Round of 32
3 July 2026, 20:00 CET
AT&T Stadium, Arlington
AUSTRALIA - EGYPT
Referee: Gustavo Tejera URU
Assistant Referee 1: Carlos Barreiro URU
Assistant Referee 2: Nicolas Taran URU
Fourth Official: Sandro Schärer SUI
Reserve AR: Stéphane De Almeida SUI
Video Assistant Referee: Leodan Gonzalez URU
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Antonio Garcia URU
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 :Bastian Dankert GER
Has FIFA odedered the socks over the knees now??
ReplyDeleteFor referees!
ReplyDeleteNot for ARs anyway.
ReplyDeleteMissed hand ball an corner front of ar1
ReplyDeleteWrong GK awarded to Egypt at 20’.
ReplyDeleteStrange one for the AR to miss as the Aussie kicked it towards the Egyptian then it went over the goal line. Surprised more corners aren't awarded just to be safe knowing they can be reviewed.
DeleteMore incorrect decisions would make Collina unhappy. He wants the right call made on the field regardless of VAR.
DeleteSo many missed corners in the tournament. With review to downgrade a corner, you would think they would have given an instruction to award a corner if truly in doubt. With the referee knowing that VAR overslept of multiple corners for a referee would not be acceptable.
ReplyDeleteMissed YC imo
ReplyDeleteAnother dark YC missed. This story from Collina and Busacca should be over. I'm waiting for UEFA return. It's enough,
ReplyDeleteEven if you debate the SPA element (fair debate), clear reckless challenge, should be a YC, not given. No wonder most of us are left in a pickle trying to analyse these games from a referee standpoint.
Delete+1 Chefren.
Delete100% @Osman we are just guessing at the moment how they are trying to interpret incidents.
DeleteIncorrect foul there - given how many clearer incidents have been let go in the tournament
ReplyDeleteAnother YC missed (41’ : arm on face)
ReplyDeleteFoul detection isn’t at his best for Tejera…
ReplyDeleteAnother YC missed. Didn't seem to even acknowledge a foul.
ReplyDeleteProbably had looked away.
Delete+ 1
DeleteAccording the half time interview, referee apparently gave the advantage. Did anyone see an advantage signal?
DeleteNo. Doesn't eliminate the card (orange?) after play stops
DeleteMany missed faoul in first half
ReplyDelete(Gold jersey talking a bit) - But how is that not a foul on Bos?
ReplyDeleteYes, looked in real time that apparently no foul was given. Advantage played apparently.
DeleteAnd player is injured and out…
DeleteBlowing the halftime whistle with a player still down on the pitch without showing the slightest concern. Not exactly the best way to head into the dressing room…
ReplyDeleteA first half that should have been straightforward, yet Tejera has failed to control it, with chaotic foul recognition, systemic leniency, and a few absurd decisions (including a missed corner despite the ball quite clearly being touched… by a hand). It’s been an extremely underwhelming performance from the Uruguayan officiating team.
ReplyDeleteI think this has become difficult for Tejera, he is finding it difficult to control one team that are more physical and don’t mind taking the contact (then getting on with the game) but then the other team who embellish the contact and will look to continue in second half to slow down the rhythm of Australia.
DeleteThe big issue identified here is foul detection seemed inconsistent, not a strong performance for the first half and the game will only get more difficult in the second half.
Average performance at halftime by Tejera but not terrible one
ReplyDeleteOff topic but it's reported that Mexico v England will be moved to a 7pm BST kick off on Sunday evening.
ReplyDeleteWhy?
DeleteLikely thunderstorms in evening.
DeleteThunderstorms are forecast for Sunday afternoon, perhaps just trying to get ahead of a potential stoppage or delay in the game like previous matches
DeleteIf that is the case, finally some common sense from FIFA
DeleteFor sure. Also the game getting moved into British primetime is just a side effect lol
DeleteExcuse my initial cynicism but after everything so far throughout this tournament it wouldn't surprise me.
DeleteApparently the police have complained that the English supporters will be drinking till 5am and they’re unhappy with the short notice licence applications being granted.
DeleteAlmost had a goal from a very illegal kickoff.
ReplyDeleteIs Tejera serious with his rulings?
ReplyDeleteMassive foul again on an Australian player and he's letting it go
Tejera neew to show some control to keep the game on his hand
ReplyDeleteAt what point does player safety come in with the way that referees are instructed to be lenient in these matches?
ReplyDeleteHow in the earth the egyptian stay on the pitch after medical staff enter
ReplyDeleteTechnically because it was a head injury he should have stayed on the field but I feel that perhaps because of the amount of time Egyptians have spent on the ground perhaps he is getting used to the tactics of slowing down the game and breaking momentum of the opposition.
DeleteYep this known tactics but for the safty of the player shoul be out of field make sure his safe to continue with fifa protocol
DeleteTejera has a major issue with his positioning and responsiveness. He doesn’t seem fully focused. How can you restart play while the injured player is still being treated, only to stop it again for a goal kick? That’s simply not good enough!
ReplyDeleteTejera showing a new level of clueless refereeing. Will end up with a player getting killed in this game
ReplyDeleteNeed an independent doctor as in Rugby - 10 minute concussion assessment (sub allowed)
ReplyDeleteCannot be down to player and physio
Sadly nothing will change in football until someone collapses on the pitch after a second head knock in a WC game.
DeleteAt this level and with the amount of money generated at this World Cup you’d think it’s a no brainer?
DeleteThe player looked completely knocked out, replay showed a very heavy contact on the head wth the Australian player head (fair playing for the ball, no foul). When he got up, looked very groggy.
Just a thought but could some referees be going "through the motions" knowing that it's their last game (likely) or they're struggling to adapt following the directives as it is uncomfortable in comparison to their style. Might explain some of the performances we have seen lately.
ReplyDeleteIs there an additional concussion substitution allowed in the World Cup?
ReplyDeleteYes
DeleteConcussion sub but no allowance for a temporary sub or proper doctor review and testing before allowing the player back on the field.
DeleteThanks, yeah knew it was in the LOTG but wondered if it was an optional thing as it's hardly been mentioned recently.
DeleteWhat happened to protecting players? Ridiculous the number of SPA fouls on Australia now
ReplyDeleteNot a YC?
ReplyDeleteNo surprise given the fact everything is allowed on this wc.
Clear missed SPA fouls. Very poor
ReplyDeleteThis is embarrassing
ReplyDeleteyc missed 589 min
ReplyDeleteI miss the days when cautions were still given.
ReplyDelete+1
DeleteI really don’t see what it takes to get a yellow card. It’s truly mind-blowing.
ReplyDeleteFoul like De Jong in WC final 2010
DeleteDe Jong careless at best
DeleteAgree ^^
DeleteKaiser,well even Webb assesed it like that
Delete;)
DeleteI know the YC threshold is high; But this is ridiculously OTT from Tejera; Players will bring in something reckless because of the bar he set
ReplyDeleteHe signal offside very different
ReplyDeleteI remain convinced that the overall standard of refereeing is only average mainly because Collina and Busacca have constrained the natural, experiential ability of referees to manage matches the way they used to from a young age or early in their careers. By constantly stripping officials of their qualities and skills, we are pushing them into a downward standardised, robotic approach and wasting their talent. Bring back our natural referees!
ReplyDelete+1 again and again
DeleteReckon infantino has laid down instructions no players to get suspensions missing games. Wouldn’t be a suprise if collinas and busacas jobs on the line
DeleteI will be curious to see what, if any, trickle down effect there is from this World Cup as an example for players across the spectrum. Regardless of whether we consciously acknowledge it, the matches at this level always have the potential to be either positive or negative examples of what one can get away with, regardless of the unique nature of the spectacle that doesn’t translate to other levels of competition.
DeleteI’m already looking forward to the new season in Europe, where referees aren't under as much pressure and actually show the necessary yellow cards.
ReplyDeleteCollins was good, great even, but he re-writing the Laws.
DeleteI think it is harsh to blame Collina, he has bosses too
DeleteIt’s too much, we all know the FIFA philosophy used this tournament. Previously we have seen consistency of many referees using an early YC to sort of calm the game down in terms of fouls but no YC shown thus far in the game. Perhaps he is waiting for a real dark YC before showing the first YC.
ReplyDeleteAustralia have already lost one player at the end of the first half, I’m surprised we haven’t seen many other major injuries as a result at this World Cup. Down to luck more than anything else.
What is the actual reasoning for referees just not showing mandatory cards in this tournament? The worst tournament I’ve ever witnessed from officials. Almost every thread on this blog has at least 1 comment of referee missing YC’s
ReplyDeleteYou can tell they emphasized minimal cards to the referees for this KO round
DeleteThe reasoning has to be deducted because we have been given no reason. It is money for FIFA. They want a more exciting game, with less fouls (more football played, less stoppages), less yellow cards (less players get suspended) and less red cards (more even contests 11v11). This allows FIFA to commercialise the game more.
DeleteTake Collina, he has used the excuse of less cards that there has been less dissent.
I’d argue there is more fouls as players are committing 3/4 knowing that they won’t get a YC. I don’t know how nations haven’t complained about player safety. It can’t go on like this.
DeleteWho has to die for a YC
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DeleteEnough is enough as Chefren said.
ReplyDeleteTejera performance falling as the match wears on. Just missing small details in this match, like not watching the Australian move the ball during a ceremonial free kick, twice now this half. You’d think someone on his team would help him? FO? RO? AR1? AVAR?
ReplyDeleteDirty teams are happy I guess, what a joke
ReplyDeleteYep,with the way refs are handling matches,there is zero doubt that Argentina will win it all.
DeleteI was convinced that players would have more freedom and be more willing to make dangerous tackles after the rule change regarding yellow-card suspensions.
ReplyDeleteI also expected referees to feel less pressure to book players, as the consequences of a yellow card had been reduced. Instead, the opposite has happened. Referees have been reluctant to show yellow cards to a record-breaking extent and have adopted a far more lenient approach than expected.
That approach simply tells players like Paredes, Casemiro, De Paul, Cucurella, and others that they can get away with almost anything. It also sends a message to teams like Argentina, whose style often relies on the dark arts of the game, that virtually everything is permitted.
To make matters worse, players are not being punished for protesting referees' decisions. Yet Collina claims there is no problem because players are supposedly not protesting. That simply does not reflect what has been happening on the pitch. The protests are there, but referees are choosing not to sanction them.
Overall, this entire concept of referees adopting a more lenient approach has failed miserably. Instead of improving the game, it has encouraged more cynical behaviour while reducing accountability and consistency in officiating.
+ 1000
DeleteEgypt dive!
ReplyDeleteThat call was made by AR1, wasn’t convinced by the position of Tejera. Am I surprised that we haven’t seen cards for simulation for that? No because we haven’t seen it all tournament but not even a speaking too by the referee?
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ReplyDeleteOne of the worst performances of the tournament in a relatively easy game
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