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US Referee Elfath Takes World Cup Semifinal
14 Jul
Summary
- Ismail Elfath will referee the Argentina vs. England World Cup semifinal.
- Elfath, originally from Morocco, is a well-regarded American referee.
- He has officiated in multiple World Cup matches and high-profile MLS games.
American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of the highly anticipated World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and England. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET in Atlanta. This assignment is the fourth World Cup game for Elfath, who has also officiated in Major League Soccer since 2012 and became a FIFA referee in 2016.
Born in Morocco, Elfath immigrated to the United States in 2001. He has since established himself as one of North America's premier officials, earning accolades such as MLS Referee of the Year twice. His previous high-profile assignments include the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup final and the 2022 MLS Cup.
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