| Francisco Chacón | |
| Fullname: | Francisco Chacón Gutiérrez |
| Birth Date: | 8 May 1976 |
| Birth Place: | Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico |
| Years1: | 2003–2019 |
| League1: | Liga MX |
| Role1: | Referee |
| Years2: | 2003–2008 |
| League2: | Ascenso MX |
| Role2: | Referee |
| Internationalyears1: | 2009–2017 |
| Confederation1: | FIFA listed |
| Internationalrole1: | Referee |
Francisco Chacón Gutiérrez (born May 8, 1976, Irapuato, Guanajuato)[1] is a Mexican former football referee qualified by FIFA to officiate international matches.
An international referee from 2009 to 2017, Chacón has been selected for two FIFA Tournaments, the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2011 Copa América.
Chacón's first game as a referee was on September 7, 2003, in the Mexican Primera "A" during Round 6 of Torneo Apertura 2003 between Tapatio and Tijuana. On August 21, 2004, he made his debut in the Mexican Primera Division in a match between Club Atlas and Puebla FC in Round 2 of Torneo Apertura 2004. He issued seven cards, including two red cards, during the match. He refereeing in 2 Superclasicos and 1 as the 4th official in Mexican football short tournaments history. On August 20, 2011, Chacón was the official for the match between Santos Laguna and Monarcas Morelia when the match was suspended in the 40th minute due to gunfire.
Chacón was accredited to official international matches by FIFA on January 1, 2009.[2]
| Tournament | Date | Venue | Round | Team 1 | Result | Team 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup | June 6, 2011 | The Home Depot Center, Carson, California, United States | First round | 0 – 0 | |||
| 2011 Copa América | July 10, 2011 | Estadio Brigadier General Estanislao López, Santa Fe, Argentina | First round | 2 – 0 | |||
| 2011 Copa América | July 16, 2011 | Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba, Argentina | Quarter Finals | 0 – 2 | |||
| 2011 Copa América | July 20, 2011 | Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza, Argentina | Semi Finals | 0 – 0 |