The news of Hernández Hernández's selection for the 2026 World Cup was announced last Thursday by the Royal Spanish Football Federation. This accomplishment is a source of great satisfaction for his father, Gerardo Hernández, who recalls his son's early beginnings in refereeing. His passion for the profession runs in the family, as his father was a delegate for the referees' association in Lanzarote, and his uncle, Juan Carlos, taught refereeing classes at the island's delegation.
“"The news is a bombshell and a source of pride. All his achievements have always been a source of satisfaction for us, and this was no different."
Despite his early calling, Alejandro Hernández Hernández, who began his journey on the fields of Lanzarote in 1994, never neglected his academic education. He holds a degree as a Tourism Activities Technician and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management (ADE). Since 2019, he has resided in Madrid, though he maintains a deep connection to his native island, Lanzarote, and is proud to be a referee for the Las Palmas Committee.
His father, Gerardo, closely follows his son's career and fondly remembers the first leg of the Champions League round of sixteen match between PSG and Chelsea, played on March 11, highlighting the game's complexity and Alejandro's strong performance. Regarding persistent questions about his son's alleged affiliation with a football team, Gerardo Hernández firmly states that his only team is refereeing and unequivocally dismisses a viral photo of his son in an FC Barcelona kit, attributing it to Artificial Intelligence.
For Alejandro Hernández Hernández, every match is important, regardless of the teams playing, as he believes all players deserve respect and that the referee must put in their best effort. In June, this World Cup referee will fulfill a childhood dream, carrying the Canarian pride around the world.
