During extra time of the match between Congo and Jamaica, referee Facundo Tellles suffered an injury and was forced to leave the field. Suddenly, while sprinting to keep up with the play, the central referee began to show signs of discomfort by clutching his foot. Seconds later, the situation worsened: the referee lay down on the grass, showing signs of a severe cramp. His exit did not go unnoticed in the stands, where the crowd reacted with a mix of boos and shouts at the unusual scene. This moment, when the officiating became the main event of the match, surprised both players and fans. Immediately after, the FIFA medical team entered the field to provide assistance, and the match was temporarily halted. The pain on the referee's face was evident, and despite his efforts, he was unable to continue. He ultimately decided to retire from the field to be attended to more appropriately, leaving his place to one of the assistants, who took over the responsibility of officiating for the rest of the game. This incident was marked as one of the most curious in recent football, as there are few occasions when a referee is forced to abandon a match due to injury at such a decisive moment.
