England fans heading to the World Cup in the US this summer will be facing a familiar face in the referee's centre, with Honduran official Said Martinez set to make history for his nation.
At 34 years old, Martinez is making his tournament debut and will be the first official from Honduras to referee at a World Cup. He previously served as an assistant referee in the 2022 World Cup, where he gained valuable experience.
Looking back on his journey, Martinez said: 'Looking back, it's something I never imagined, it never even crossed my mind... I never thought I'd be an international referee, a World Cup referee.'
Martinez has already taken charge of a high-profile match between Qatar and Switzerland, and will now be whistling the clash between England and Ghana as they battle for top spot in their group.
The referee, who studied maths at university, began his officiating career at just 18 years old, becoming the youngest official in the Honduran top flight's history.