FIFA Appoints Referee for France vs. Spain Semi-Final

FIFA has appointed Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton to officiate the highly anticipated semi-final match between France and Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match is set to take place on Tuesday, July 14, with a kickoff scheduled for 3:00 PM EDT at Dalla Stadium.

Barton will be assisted by fellow Salvadoran David Moran as Assistant Referee 1, Argentina's Antonio Pupiro as Assistant Referee 2, and Sweden's Glenn Nyberg serving as the Fourth Official. Mahbod Beigi has been appointed as the Reserve Assistant Referee.

France, led by captain Kylian Mbappé, aims to reach the World Cup final after impressive performances, while Spain, featuring standout player Lamin Yamal, seeks their second World Cup title since 2010. The match promises to be a compelling contest between two of Europe's most successful football nations, with a place in the final at stake.