Referee Ismail Elfath to officiate England vs Argentina semi-final
Summary
Referee Ismail Elfath, known for officiating key matches involving Lionel Messi, will oversee the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina.
Key Points
- Ismail Elfath will officiate the England vs Argentina semi-final in the World Cup.
- Elfath has experience officiating key matches including ones where Lionel Messi won titles.
- Due to FIFA conflict of interest rules, English and Argentinian referees are barred from officiating matches involving their own countries and each other.
- Elfath was supported by American assistant referees Cory Parker and Kyle Atkins, with Maurizio Mariani as the fourth official.
