Mario Escobar
Mario Escobar is a prominent Guatemalan soccer referee known for his extensive experience in international tournaments, including officiating at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He has been recognized for his skills in managing high-stakes matches and is currently a participant in a FIFA seminar aimed at preparing referees for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. His dedication and performance in various regional competitions have positioned him as a leading candidate to represent Guatemala in the next World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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Mario Escobar is Debanhi's father who desperately began searching for his daughter after her disappearance.
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Hungary· 2025-10-06
Mario Escobar is the father of Debanhi Escobar and has been vocal in seeking justice for his daughter.
Revelan un audio nuevo que envió Debanhi Escobar antes de su muerte
Honduras· 2025-10-06
Mario Escobar is the Guatemalan referee who issued a double yellow card to Lozano during the match.
Choco Lozano expulsado con Santos en Leagues CupHonduras· 2025-08-08
Mario Escobar annulled a goal by Santiago Giménez after consulting the VAR in a match against Costa Rica.
El recuento de las jugadas más polémicas que marcaron la Copa Oro 2025
Guatemala· 2025-07-07
Mario Escobar was the referee who blew the final whistle.
Mexico defeats the US for the nation’s 10th Gold Cup title
United States· 2025-07-07
Mario Escobar was the referee who validated the controversial opening goal in the match.
¡México es campeón de la Copa Oro 2025! El Tri remonta y conquista su título número 13 en el torneoGuatemala· 2025-07-07
Referee Mario Escobar confidently validated the goal scored by Chris Richards.
¿Entró todo el balón? El gol de Richards que desató la incertidumbre en la final de la Copa OroGuatemala· 2025-07-07
The referee is Mario Escobar of Guatemala.
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United Kingdom· 2025-07-06Mario Escobar will be the main referee for the final.
Árbitros de Costa Rica estarán en la final de la Copa Oro entre México y Estados Unidos
Costa Rica· 2025-07-04
Mario Escobar was the referee who invalidated the goal scored by Santiago Giménez.
México empata sin goles frente a Costa Rica y termina líder de grupo; enfrentará a Arabia Saudita en cuartos de final
Mexico· 2025-06-23
Mario Escobar was the referee for the match.
Honduras fue goleada en debut espantoso de Copa Oro 2025Honduras· 2025-06-18
Mario Escobar was the referee who did not award a penalty during the match.
El polémico penal que todo Canadá pidió ante HondurasHonduras· 2025-06-18
Mario Escobar from Guatemala is the main referee for the match between Al-Fateh and Al-Hilal.
صافرة برازيلية تضبط لقاء النصر والتعاون.. وغواتيمالية للفتح والهلال
Saudi Arabia· 2025-05-16
Mario Escobar was the referee overseeing the match between Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps.
el picante cruce de Lionel Messi con Andrés Cubas, el ex Boca que quiere amargar al Inter Miami en la Concachampions
Argentina· 2025-04-25
Mario Escobar was the referee overseeing the match between Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps.
perdió 0-2 y necesita una heroica para ser finalista de la ConcachampionsArgentina· 2025-04-25
Mario Escobar is the referee for the Eastern derby match between Al-Qadisiyah and Al-Ittihad.
صافرة روسية تضبط قمة " ديربي البحر " بين الأهلي والاتحادSaudi Arabia· 2025-04-05
Referee Mario Escobar pointed to the spot after a lengthy VAR review.
Jimenez hits double as Mexico down Panama
Nigeria· 2025-03-24
Mario Escobar was the referee who awarded the penalty to Mexico.
Panamá cayó con las botas puestas ante un México que celebra su primer título en la Liga de Naciones
Panama· 2025-03-24
Mario Escobar was the central referee who consulted VAR for a penalty decision.
Panamá le empata a México en la final de Liga de Naciones gracias a un costarricenseCosta Rica· 2025-03-24
Mario Escobar is a Guatemalan referee participating in a FIFA seminar to prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
Árbitros guatemaltecos participaron en seminario de la FIFA rumbo al Mundial 2026Guatemala· 2025-03-02