About Óscar Ruiz
Born 1969. Óscar Ruiz is a Colombian association football referee and lawyer.
Óscar Julián Ruiz Acosta (born 1 November 1969 in Villavicencio) is a former Colombian football referee and current referee instructor. He is also a lawyer.
Career He had been a referee since 1 January 1995, and his international debut was on 12 July 1995 (Paraguay vs. Venezuela). He officiated in the 2002, 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups.
He was preselected as a referee for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and sent off Yoann Gourcuff in the France vs. South Africa match.
FIFA appointed Ruiz as a referee instructor and member of CONMEBOL's referee assistance program.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Óscar Ruiz?
Colombian football referee
When was Óscar Ruiz born?
Óscar Ruiz was born on 1 November 1969 in Villavicencio.
What is Óscar Ruiz's occupation?
Óscar Ruiz is an association football referee and lawyer.
What nationality is Óscar Ruiz?
Óscar Ruiz is Colombian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Óscar Ruiz (referee)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Óscar Ruiz. https://biography.guide/oscar-ruiz-association-football-referee/
MLA: "Óscar Ruiz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/oscar-ruiz-association-football-referee/.
Chicago: "Óscar Ruiz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/oscar-ruiz-association-football-referee/.
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