Here are the referees for the World Cup semifinal between France and Spain
Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton has been selected to officiate the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain. The match will take place at the Dallas Cowboys' stadium in the United States.
Why it matters
The selection of match officials is a critical component of tournament integrity in high-stakes international sporting events.
ATLANTA (AP) — Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton will officiate the World Cup semifinal between France and Spain on Tuesday. It is the fourth game Barton has refereed at this tournament, with his most notable moment coming in the group game between Turkey and Paraguay when Miguel Almiron was sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation. That was the only red card Barton has issued at the World Cup so far. The 35-year-old Barton also refereed Japan vs.
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