Ismail Elfath officiates England vs Argentina World Cup semifinal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 6:10 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
FIFA has appointed American referee Ismail Elfath to officiate the World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England on July 14, 2026. He will be assisted by Americans Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET. This match marks Elfath's fourth game of the tournament, having previously officiated group-stage matches and a round of 16 game. Known for his experience in MLS, Elfath has received recognition for his officiating, including being named MLS Referee of the Year twice.
- •Ismail Elfath officiates the semifinal on July 14, 2026.
- •Match takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
- •Elfath has officiated four World Cup matches.
- •He has been a FIFA referee since 2016.
- •Elfath has won MLS Referee of the Year twice.
- 12:42 PMBBC Football — American Elfath to referee England v Argentina
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Ismail Elfath? England v Argentina referee for World Cup semi-final
- 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — American referee Ismail Elfath awarded England vs Argentina World Cup semifinal
"FIFA has announced that American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of Wednesday's World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England.
"Fifa announce American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
"Elfath was born in Morocco but has forged his officiating career in the United States
Sources
External links- BBC FootballJul 14, 2026, 12:42 PMAmerican Elfath to referee England v Argentina
Fifa announce American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 6:10 AMWho is Ismail Elfath? England v Argentina referee for World Cup semi-final
Elfath was born in Morocco but has forged his officiating career in the United States
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 11:58 PMAmerican referee Ismail Elfath awarded England vs Argentina World Cup semifinal
FIFA has announced that American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of Wednesday's World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England.
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