India, July 14 -- The referee panel for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final between Argentina and England has been announced. Lionel Messi and his men should be happy to have one familiar face on the pitch in the form of Ismail Elfath. The Moroccan-American was the fourth official in the 2022 final, where Argentina triumphed over France to secure their third title. He has also overseen several Inter Miami matches at the Major League Soccer (MLS) involving Messi. Elfath's appointment has just fuelled the controversy surrounding Argentina, with many fans claiming that FIFA has "favoured" the defending champions on several occasions.

Who are the referees for England vs Argentina?

While Ismail Elfath has been named the on-field referee, he w...