Peniro's Call in Saudi-Qatar Match
Portuguese referee João Pinheiro, born on January 4, 1988, is considered one of the elite referees who participated in the 2026 World Cup, where he officiated three matches, including the quarter-final between Switzerland and Argentina. He began his refereeing career in Portuguese leagues in 2015 and received his international badge in 2016. Throughout his career, he has officiated 450 matches, awarding 151 penalties, issuing 2,007 yellow cards, and 46 direct red cards. He has also refereed 15 matches in the UEFA Champions League, including the semi-final of the 2025-2026 season. Pinheiro has issued numerous cards, and he previously officiated the Saudi national team’s match against Kuwait in the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, which Saudi Arabia won 1-0.
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