On July 13rd, FIFA officially announced the referee assignments for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina. American referee Ismail Elfath will be the main referee.
2026 FIFA World Cup Semi-final England vs Argentina Referee Assignments
Main Referee: Ismail Elfath (USA)
Assistant Referees: Corey Parker (USA), Kyle Atkins (USA)
Fourth Official: Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
Reserve Assistant Referee: Daniele Bindoni (Italy)
Elfath, 44, hasalready officiated 3 matches in this FIFA World Cup, which were Brazil 1-2 Norway, Uruguay 0-1 Spain, and Netherlands 2-2 Japan.
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neknoryz
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he's a Messi fan ๐ฑ
jojooski
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they are trying everything to eliminate argentina, pundits social media questionable calls against them witch doctors, voodoo and now american refree?? knowing well England is more American than the usa these people are idiots but the goat shall overcome [Crylaugh]
AbSixers
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how can all the match official come from America and Argentina is from American continent???? when we say Messi is being favoured some same it's a lie people hate him but there is the reality
you're acting like you are real. but you were blind or dead when Portugal referee officiated the match between Argentina vs Switzerland. ohh you didn't know that Portugal and Switzerland are European countries. but now you suddenly know that Argentina is south America....you guys needs medical attention. psychological one to be precise
AbSixers
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are you okay, which country is Europe there, England is British not Europe.... mugu, even Argentina is more of American than England to Europe, Argentina is south American.....so it's like giving Argentina advantage
Mr professor. Portugal man was the Referee that officiated Argentina last match....is it the love for Ronaldo that is making you guys stupid and crazy
donreal1990
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So they should use european ref for a game of europe vs south America
are you okay, which country is Europe there, England is British not Europe.... mugu, even Argentina is more of American than England to Europe, Argentina is south American.....so it's like giving Argentina advantage
hucbnopuz
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๐๐๐ค ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ก
Desciklnot
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why American referee to officiate America nation
didn't see u complaint last game when Portuguese referee is used for switzerland vs Argentina ๐คฃ
Desciklnot
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Everybody is enjoying the world cup while Ronaldo and his fans are enjoying the 2016 Euros ๐
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Desciklnot
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Me I believe Messi and his fans are going home tomorrow Iโm not a Ronaldo fan Iโm a Chelsea fan but messi ojoro and fifa is too much
England won't get even 3rd. third is reserved for france
Desciklnot
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how can all the match official come from America and Argentina is from American continent???? when we say Messi is being favoured some same it's a lie people hate him but there is the reality
Why Portuguese referee when Argentina play Switzerland?
Desciklnot
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Red Flag! Where are all the most experienced European Referee just another way of trying to fix the game for Argentina with bad refereeing
Last game Portuguese referee against Argentina
Desciklnot
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Red Flag! Where are all the most experienced European Referee just another way of trying to fix the game for Argentina with bad refereeing
Why didn't South America referee judge this game ๐
Dooaeklruy
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Red Flag! Where are all the most experienced European Referee just another way of trying to fix the game for Argentina with bad refereeing
I swear una don finally Mad enter street.. you all this stupid dumbfounded Ronaldo fans should just lay to rest like your Ronaldo and keep shut if youโve got nothing reasonable to type for once
Tomckmtyz
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I hope he won't be bais cause this time it's England and the world is watching him and FIFA
When Argentina wins don't come here shouting rigged
Tomckmtyz
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why American referee to officiate America nation
Cos there is south and north America Usa is a Nothern America side
Tomckmtyz
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Me I believe Messi and his fans are going home tomorrow Iโm not a Ronaldo fan Iโm a Chelsea fan but messi ojoro and fifa is too much
And your cries are becoming too much
Tomckmtyz
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how can all the match official come from America and Argentina is from American continent???? when we say Messi is being favoured some same it's a lie people hate him but there is the reality
USA is North America Argentina is from South America
Tomckmtyz
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Red Flag! Where are all the most experienced European Referee just another way of trying to fix the game for Argentina with bad refereeing
So they should use european ref for a game of europe vs south America
luubinpryz
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England will qualify
GopsAmeshu
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All the negative comments are coming from flopnaldo fans who has been crying since 2022
Gesso
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Red Flag! Where are all the most experienced European Referee just another way of trying to fix the game for Argentina with bad refereeing
gbotemioluwa
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Me I believe Messi and his fans are going home tomorrow Iโm not a Ronaldo fan Iโm a Chelsea fan but messi ojoro and fifa is too much
Messi makes you guys believe that football is scripted ๐๐คช for him,one single man bribing 42 nations in this World Cup ๐,are you guys not ashamed? ๐
gbotemioluwa
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this time around Argentina pack yrs its time for back home
Whatโs your point because they will still fight for third place,brr donโt know anything about football than only hates ๐๐๐
Zawdilmnpz
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how can all the match official come from America and Argentina is from American continent???? when we say Messi is being favoured some same it's a lie people hate him but there is the reality
ricbcelo
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this time around Argentina pack yrs its time for back home
busacetuy
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tomorrow
Akogun77
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Me I believe Messi and his fans are going home tomorrow Iโm not a Ronaldo fan Iโm a Chelsea fan but messi ojoro and fifa is too much
Akogun77
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Please no ojoro for messi
hacbdekty
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England can't beat this team
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just wait
daaklruyz
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NJ
Iffy106
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All Cr7 fans now become England fans unexpectedly
rohcimopsz
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so even Italy who did koto qualify has referees in this world Cup officiating game while no one referee from Africa as a continent not a country has participate in any form of officiating African its high ti.e we start talking about the things that mater most they keep confusing us with the Messi and Ronaldo debate while we remain in modern slavery
Vizbinptz
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another robbery loading ๐คฃ
vitadeklmo
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England can't beat this team
Sรถzeil_4
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Everybody is enjoying the world cup while Ronaldo and his fans are enjoying the 2016 Euros ๐
fasacekmry
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US will favour England as both are English speaking.
jetcekmnop
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So sadโฆ US is the host and obviously to gain more money, Argentina and Messi will retain for Final.
Caoadktyz
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where is Spain ๐ช๐ธ vs France ref
Jukdimprtu
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Nobody cares about england and england doesn't represent the world...best of luck referee
Koydilsty
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THE 12TH MAN!
kouceklntz
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why American referee to officiate America nation
gudiest01
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I hope he won't be bais cause this time it's England and the world is watching him and FIFA