FIFA has announced the match officials for Match 101 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with experienced Salvadoran referee, Ivan Barton, set to officiate the blockbuster semi-final between France and Spain.
The world football governing body confirmed the appointments in a post on its official X account on Monday.
It reads, “The match officials for FIFA World Cup Match 101 have been appointed.”
According to FIFA, Barton will oversee the highly anticipated clash at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, July 14, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EDT.
He will be assisted by fellow Salvadoran David Moran as Assistant Referee 1, while Argentina’s Antonio Pupiro has been named Assistant Referee 2.
Sweden’s Glenn Nyberg will serve as the fourth official, with compatriot Mahbod Beigi appointed as the reserve assistant referee.
The appointment places Barton in charge of one of the biggest fixtures of the tournament, with two European football giants battling for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
