Who is Walter López, the referee for Trinidad & Tobago vs USMNT in the CONCACAF Nations League?
Guatemala’s Walter López will referee the USMNT’s 2023/24 CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final second leg against Trinidad & Tobago , as the Americans look to continue their bid for a third straight tournament title. The USMNT travel to Port of Spain with a significant lead, having won 3-0 in Thursday’s first leg in Austin, Texas. CNL finals, Copa América place at stake The winners of the last-eight tie will not only progress to March’s Nations League finals, but will also clinch automatic qualification for next summer’s Copa América , which is to be hosted by the US. The losers, meanwhile, will head into a play-in tournament for one of CONCACAF’s two remaining Copa América spots. Full screen Ricardo Pepi celebrates after scoring the USMNT's opener in Thursday's 3-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago. DARREN CARROLL AFP Who is match referee Walter López? López has been a top-flight referee in his native Guatemala since 2003, and was added to FIFA’s international list three ye...