2026 World Cup: FIFA Confirms Referee for England vs Argentina Semi-Final
Elfath has already officiated three matches and issued six yellow cards and one red at the tournament, FIFA said.
- FIFA confirmed American referee Ismail Elfath will officiate Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
- Assisted by Americans Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins, Elfath joins El Salvadorean referee Ivan Barton as a Concacaf official assigned to a semi-final.
- Elfath has officiated three tournament matches, including Norway's win over Brazil and a draw between Netherlands and Japan, issuing one red card to Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio.
- Past World Cup encounters between England and Argentina were marred by controversy, and Argentina's tournament run has been accompanied by high-profile VAR decisions.
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his team suffered an "injustice" following a disallowed goal, adding to scrutiny tournament officiating faces after VAR interventions.
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The second semifinal of the 2026 World Cup takes place this Wednesday at the Atlanta stadium with arbitration by the American Ismail Elfath
The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the appointment of American referee of Moroccan origin, Ismail Elfath, to officiate today's match between England and Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, along with the refereeing team that will assist him in managing this highly anticipated semi-final encounter.
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Lionel Messi's perfect-record referee to officiate Argentina vs England semi-final
FIFA has appointed Ismail Elfath to officiate Argentina's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta. Messi has been unbeaten in all five matches involving the Moroccan-American referee.
Eyes pointed at Elfath, the whistle considered the lucky charm of Messi. So far no reviews against Argentina
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