Carlos Amarilla

Carlos Amarilla, born on October twenty-sixth, nineteen seventy, is a distinguished football referee hailing from Paraguay. His journey in officiating began in nineteen ninety-seven, marking the start of a career that would see him take charge of numerous high-stakes matches on the international stage.

Amarilla's first taste of international refereeing came during a match between Uruguay and Ecuador. He gained significant recognition when he officiated the opening Group E match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where the United States faced the Czech Republic, as well as the Group G encounter between Switzerland and Togo. Despite his notable performances, he was not selected for the Knockout Round matches of that tournament.

In the lead-up to the 2010 World Cup, Amarilla was pre-selected as a referee and was initially chosen to officiate at the finals. However, he ultimately withdrew due to the failure of his assistant referees to pass a fitness test. His commitment to the sport remained evident as he officiated a crucial qualifying match for the 2010 World Cup between Colombia and Brazil on October fourteenth, two thousand seven.

On September eleventh, two thousand twelve, Amarilla continued to showcase his skills by officiating a World Cup qualifying match between Uruguay and Ecuador. His expertise was further highlighted on May fifteenth, two thousand thirteen, when he took charge of a Copa Libertadores Round of sixteen match between Corinthians and Boca Juniors, which ended in a one-one draw, leading to the Brazilian team's elimination.

In addition to his illustrious career as a FIFA referee, Carlos Amarilla is also an accomplished electrical engineer, demonstrating his diverse talents both on and off the field.