FIFA has officially appointed Ivan Barton of El Salvador to referee the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup semifinal match between Spain and France.
No stranger to major international tournaments, the 35-year-old referee will be assisted by his compatriots David Moran and Antonio Pupiro on the sidelines.
Sweden’s Glenn Nyberg will serve as the fourth official, rounding out this elite refereeing team.
Known for his authority and understanding of the game, Barton will have the daunting task of managing a semifinal match that is already shaping up to be electric and highly tactical.
