FIFA Confirms Officials for Key World Cup Semi-Final Between France and Spain

FIFA has appointed Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton to officiate the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Spain.

The world football governing body announced on Monday that Barton will take charge of the match, which will be played at Dallas Stadium on July 14. He will be assisted by David Moran of El Salvador and Argentina’s Antonio Pupiro, while Sweden’s Glenn Nyberg will serve as the fourth official.

The semi-final is expected to be one of the biggest matches of the tournament, with both European powerhouses competing for a place in the World Cup final.

France, led by captain Kylian Mbappé, are aiming to reach another World Cup final after winning the tournament in 2018 and finishing runners-up in 2022.

Spain, on the other hand, have impressed throughout the competition with their youthful squad and attacking style, spearheaded by rising star Lamine Yamal.

The winner of the encounter will advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, while the losing side will compete in the third-place playoff.

The match also renews a growing rivalry between the two nations, following Spain’s victory over France in the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final.

With a place in football’s biggest match at stake, fans are expecting a thrilling contest between two of Europe’s most successful national teams.

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