FIFA names Iván Bartón as referee for France vs. Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:58 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
FIFA has announced that Iván Bartón will officiate the World Cup semifinal between France and Spain. Bartón, a Salvadoran referee, has previously handled significant matches in international competitions, including the Gold Cup and Copa América. This match marks a historic milestone for Bartón, being the first Salvadoran referee to oversee a World Cup semifinal. The match is set to take place soon, adding to the high stakes of the tournament.
- •Iván Bartón officiates France vs. Spain semifinal
- •First Salvadoran referee for a World Cup semifinal
- •Bartón's prior experience includes Copa América
- •Match scheduled for the current World Cup
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — France vs. Spain referee: Who are match officials and VAR for World Cup semifinal?
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton to officiate France v Spain World Cup semi-final
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Referee confirmed for France - Spain
"FIFA has elected to pick Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton to officiate the first 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Spain. Les Bleus clash with the 2024 UEFA Euros winners at Arlington�...
"FIFA revealed the referee who will take charge of France vs. Spain in the first World Cup semifinal: Iván Bartón. The Salvadoran referee has experience in highly demanding Concacaf matches, such a...
"Ivan Barton is set to call France and Spain's World Cup matchup on Tuesday. The Salvadoran has proven a memorable figure at this year's World Cup.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 6:00 AMFrance vs. Spain referee: Who are match officials and VAR for World Cup semifinal?
Ivan Barton is set to call France and Spain's World Cup matchup on Tuesday. The Salvadoran has proven a memorable figure at this year's World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 8:20 AMOfficial | Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton to officiate France v Spain World Cup semi-final
FIFA has elected to pick Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton to officiate the first 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Spain. Les Bleus clash with the 2024 UEFA Euros winners at Arlington�...
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 3:58 AM🚨 Referee confirmed for France - Spain
FIFA revealed the referee who will take charge of France vs. Spain in the first World Cup semifinal: Iván Bartón. The Salvadoran referee has experience in highly demanding Concacaf matches, such a...
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