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US Ref Takes Charge of World Cup Semifinal
14 Jul
Summary
- Ismail Elfath, an American, will referee the Argentina vs. England World Cup semifinal.
- Elfath, born in Morocco, became a US citizen after winning a diversity visa lottery.
- He has officiated in MLS since 2012 and became a FIFA referee in 2016.
American referee Ismail Elfath has been appointed to officiate the World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and England. This significant game is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Elfath, a well-regarded official born in Morocco, immigrated to the United States in 2001. He has been a FIFA referee since 2016, and this World Cup semifinal will mark his fourth match of the tournament. He has previously overseen group-stage games and a round-of-16 fixture.
His extensive experience includes officiating in Major League Soccer since 2012 and numerous high-profile finals. Elfath has been recognized twice as MLS Referee of the Year. He will be joined by American assistants Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins for the semifinal.
