FIFA World Cup: Meet Ismail Elfath, referee for England-Argentina semifinal
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American-Moroccan referee Elfath will take charge of England vs Argentina, his fourth game at the 2026 World Cup.
Moroccan-American football referee Ismail Elfath will officiate the seismic FIFA World Cup semifinal showdown between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.
It marks the fourth match the 44-year-old has been in charge of at this tournament, after the 2-2 draw between Japan and the Netherlands and Spain’s 1-0 win against Uruguay in the group stage, as well as Norway’s stunning 2-1 victory in the round-of-16 meeting with Brazil.
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Here’s everything to know about Elfath’s personal background and refereeing career:
To the United States, via Morocco
Born in the Moroccan city of Casablanca, Elfath migrated to the United States in 2001 as a 17-year-old after securing a visa under the US Diversity Visa Program – what was commonly called the “diversity lottery”.
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