The World Cup semifinals kick off on Tuesday, July 14 with a massive clash between France and Spain.Iván Barton from El Salvador will officiate the match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Barton will be assisted by countrymen David Moran and Antonio Pupiro.This is the second World Cup for Barton, who debuted in 2022 at the tournament in Qatar. Barton has officiated three matches at this World Cup, including Switzerland’s win over Colombia in the round of 16.Barton was also at the center of a high-profile moment in the group stage, as Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón received the first red card under the new rule forbidding players from covering their mouths when talking to other players.Fans from Concacaf will be familiar with Barton, who has been at the center of some contentious regional matches. That includes the 2023 Nations League semifinal between the U.S. and Mexico, where Barton issued four red cards and ended the match early due to Mexican fans engaging in a homophobic chant.More: Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi lead race for World Cup Golden Boot awardWho are France vs Spain referees?Referee: Iván Barton (El Salvador)Assistant Referee 1: David Moran (El Salvador)Assistant Referee 2: Antonio Pupiro (El Salvador)4th Official: Glenn Nyberg (Sweden)Reserve Assistant Referee: Mahbod Begi (Sweden)VAR: TBDAssistant VAR: TBDSupport VAR: TBDThe match officials for @FIFAWorldCup match 101 have been appointed. 🤝— FIFA (@FIFAcom) July 12, 2026This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who is referee for France vs Spain World Cup game today?
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