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Ismail Elfath appointed referee for Uruguay vs. Spain World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:19 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Ismail Elfath appointed referee for Uruguay vs. Spain World Cup match

Summary

FIFA has confirmed that Ismail Elfath will officiate the upcoming match between Uruguay and Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Scheduled for June 26 at Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico, this match is crucial for Luis de la Fuente's team. Elfath, at 44 years old, has a wealth of experience, having previously officiated at the Qatar 2022 World Cup and other international events. He will be joined by assistant referees Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins during this decisive Group H encounter.

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Key Details

•Match scheduled for June 26 at 6:00 p.m. local time.
•Elfath previously officiated the Netherlands vs. Japan match on June 14.
•Elfath has extensive international refereeing experience.
•Game is part of the third matchday of the World Cup group stage.
•Assistant referees will be Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins.

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1:19 PMYahoo Sports — 🚩Referee confirmed, Ismail Elfath for decisive Uruguay v Spain

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FIFA has officially confirmed the refereeing appointment for the crucial clash between Uruguay and Spain, corresponding to the third matchday of the 2026 World Cup group stage. The man in charge of of...
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