Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterAfter Mexico took the spotlight on Thursday, it is Canada's turn to introduce themselves as World Cup hosts on Friday.The co-hosts will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina at BMO Field in Toronto, with kick-off set for 3pm local time (8pm UK time).The officials have been confirmed for Canada's opener - and there's a familiar face holding the whistle.The referee for Canada vs Bosnia and HerzegovinaFacundo Tello will need little introduction having previously officiated at the 2022 World Cup and at Euro 2024.The latter was a tad unusual, given that Tello is not European at all: he and his assistants hail from Argentina. You may like Who is the referee for Mexico vs South Africa? World Cup 2026: Every referee at the tournament Who is the referee for South Korea vs Czechia? 44-year-old Tello has been officiating in the Argentine top flight for over a decade, most infamously taking charge of a Champions Trophy final between Boca Juniors and Racing Club in which he showed ten red cards.That does seem to be something of an aberration, to be fair. So far this season, Tello has taken charge of 14 games in all competitions and shown just two red cards (0.14 per game), one of which was for a second bookable offence. That is on top of 67 yellow cards, or 4.78 per game.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.It should be noted that the Argentine league is particularly noted for being feisty, and Tello's record on the international stage is somewhat more reserved.Tello didn't show any red cards at all in his two games at Euro 2024 (but did show nine yellows), nor in any of his seven games in the South American section of World Cup qualifying (26 yellows).His only sending off in three games at the 2022 World Cup was a second yellow card for Morocco's Walid Cheddira in their quarter-final victory over Portugal.The VAR lead is another Argentinian, Hernan Mastrangelo, who will be backed up by Uruguay's Antonio Garcia and Nicaragua's Tatiana Guzman.The fourth official and reserve assistant are Khalif Alturais and Mohammed Alabakry, both from Saudi Arabia.Got any thoughts on Tello's performance? Let us know below...TOPICSCanadaBosnia and HerzegovinaSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
