🚩Referee confirmed, Ismail Elfath for decisive Uruguay v Spain | OneFootball

FIFA has officially confirmed the refereeing appointment for the crucial clash between Uruguay and Spain, corresponding to the third matchday of the 2026 World Cup group stage. The man in charge of officiating will be American referee Ismail Elfath.

At 44 years old, Elfath is preparing for his second World Cup after making his debut at Qatar 2022. The veteran referee boasts extensive international experience, having officiated at the Tokyo Olympics (where he took charge of a Spain vs Argentina match), the Copa América, the Club World Cup, and MLS.

Born in Casablanca and having emigrated to the United States at the age of 18, the referee has spent a decade as a FIFA official. In the current tournament, this Group H clash will be his second appearance, after successfully overseeing the Netherlands against Japan on June 14.

The decisive match, key to Luis de la Fuente’s side’s future in the tournament, will be played next Friday, June 26, at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Elfath will be joined by assistant referees Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins, completing the officiating team

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