Referee Ismail Elfath to officiate England-Argentina World Cup semifinal
FIFA has appointed American referee Ismail Elfath to officiate the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina. Elfath previously attracted attention for a decisive red card against Canobbio in the Uruguay‑Spain match.
His assistant referees will be Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins, with Italian Maurizio Mariani serving as the fourth official. This will be Elfath’s fourth match of the tournament, adding to his high‑profile experience.
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