American referee of Moroccan descent Ismail Elfath has been appointed to officiate the historic FIFA World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina, to be played on home soil in the United States. It is one of the most iconic matches the World Cup can offer.
At 35 years of age, El Salvador's Iván Barton has been entrusted with one of the biggest appointments in world football: FIFA World Cup semifinal between France and Spain.
Appointments of match officials at 2026 FIFA World Cup, Semifinals.
2026/27 UEFA Conference League, second legs of First Qualifying Round.
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| Peiman Simani FIN to referee RFS - Glentoran |
The second legs of 2026/27 UEFA Europa League First Qualifing Round.
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| Horațiu Mircea Feșnic ROU will officiate Žilina - Hajduk Split |
Referee assignments for 2026/27 UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round, second legs.
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| Coming from UEFA Euro Under 19 in Wales, Joakim Sars meets Howard Webb as observer |
João Pinheiro gets a third game in the competition and he is the first referee to break the confederations unwritten rule, having been assigned to a CONMEBOL - UEFA clash.
Clément Turpin in charge of Norway - England, FIFA 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal.
Michael Oliver will oversee another full European clash, as he is in charge of 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal Spain - Belgium.
