Ismail Elfath officiates England vs Argentina World Cup semifinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:58 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 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.
- 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.
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