2026 World Cup: referee for France vs Spain officially appointed

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The FIFA Referees Committee announced on Monday the officiating team for the 2026 World Cup semi-final between France and Spain.

The match will be played on Tuesday at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas (United States).

Iván Barton to officiate France vs Spain clash

The Salvadoran referee Iván Barton (35 years old) has been selected to take charge of this high-profile encounter. He will be assisted by his compatriot David Morán as the first assistant referee, while Nicaraguan Antonio Pupiro will serve as the second assistant.

Swede Glenn Nyberg has been appointed as the fourth official, with his fellow countryman Mahbod Beigi acting as the reserve assistant referee.

This match will mark a milestone in Iván Barton's career, as he will oversee his very first World Cup semi-final.

Since the start of the tournament, the Salvadoran has refereed the Turkey vs Paraguay and Japan vs Sweden matches before being assigned to the round of 16 clash between Switzerland and Colombia, which the Swiss won in a penalty shootout.

The kick-off for this semi-final between France and Spain is set for Tuesday at 19:00 GMT, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA.

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