The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) is set to face Uruguay in its final group stage match at the 2024 Copa America. The clash will take place on Monday at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Kansas.
A familiar face will be officiating the encounter, as Peruvian referee Kevin Ortega has been appointed to oversee the match. Ortega has established himself as a respected figure in the world of refereeing, having been a listed international referee for FIFA since 2019.
His experience extends beyond the international stage, as he has been a regular presence in the Peruvian Primera División since 2015. Ortega made his international debut in a match at the 2019 South American U-17 Championship, officiating a game between Argentina and Colombia.
Further solidifying his standing within the international refereeing community, Ortega was nominated by FIFA for the 2020 Summer Olympics Football Tournament in Tokyo. He made his mark in the tournament, taking charge of three games, including a highly anticipated semifinal match.
In May 2022, Ortega achieved another career milestone by being selected as part of the 36-referee squad for the prestigious 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
