Óscar Ruiz
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Records
Ruiz's career is defined by rare longevity and trailblazing achievements. He was the first Colombian referee at a World Cup in eight years when he officiated in 2002, and he repeated the honor in 2006. His 16 years on the FIFA international list and his selection for two consecutive Olympic Games place him among the most trusted officials of his generation. These assignments, while not trophies, represent the pinnacle of professional recognition for a referee.
Honours & Distinctions
FIFA World Cup referee
Selected to officiate at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the first Colombian since 1994.
FIFA World Cup referee
Officiated at his second FIFA World Cup in Germany.
Olympic Games referee
Officiated at the Sydney Olympics.
Olympic Games referee
Officiated at the Athens Olympics.
Records & Feats
First Colombian referee at a World Cup since 1994
Ruiz broke an eight-year gap for Colombian representation in World Cup officiating when selected for the 2002 tournament.
16 years on the FIFA international list
Continuous tenure from 1995 to 2011, a remarkable span for a referee.