The 2026 World Cup playoff match was marked by an unusual occurrence as the two teams were forced into extra time, the referee was replaced.
During the second half of extra time, the referee suffered a cramp. This situation caused the match to be temporarily halted.
The assistant referees who came to check on him, along with a team doctor, were unable to help their colleague.
Argentine referee Facundo Tello was simply replaced for the final minutes of the match.
