Liga Profesional de Fútbol names referees for third‑round matches

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced the full slate of match officials for the third round of the Torneo Clausura. The assignments cover all fixtures scheduled for August 1–3, 2026.

Key appointments include: - Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs. Banfield (Zone B) – referee Jorge Baliño with assistants Cristian Navarro and Javier Mihura; VAR officer Fernando Espinoza. - Belgrano vs. Argentinos Juniors (Zone B) – referee Andrés Gariano, assistants Diego Martin and Marcos Horticolou; VAR officer Silvio Trucco. - Lanús vs. Instituto (Zone A) – referee Nazareno Arasa, assistants Ernesto Callegari and Erik Grunmann; VAR officer Lucas Novelli. - Additional matches such as Gimnasia (Mza.) vs. Unión, Racing vs. Tigre, Deportivo Riestra vs. Barracas Central and others received similar detailed referee and VAR assignments.

The full list was posted by the Liga Profesional de Fútbol on July 28, 2026, providing clubs and supporters with the officials who will oversee the upcoming games.