FIFA appoints American referee Ismail Elfath to officiate the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal between Argentina and England. Multiple outlets report that Elfath is selected as the primary referee for the match. Sources also describe his background: Elfath is born in Morocco and has built his officiating career in the United States. Daily Post Nigeria adds tournament-specific context, stating that Elfath has already refereed three games at the competition. It also notes his most recent assignment, referring to Norway’s World Cup last-16 win over Brazil, where he serves as the match official. Across the reports, the common details are Elfath’s appointment by FIFA for the England vs Argentina semifinal and his personal and professional background linking Morocco-born origins with a U.S.-based refereeing career. The coverage does not indicate any additional changes to officiating roles beyond his selection as the primary referee.