Ismail Elfath, often called Messi's 'preferred' ref, to lead Argentina vs England semi-final
Moroccan-American official Ismail Elfath, who has been labeled as Lionel Messi's 'favourite' referee, is set to take charge of Argentina's 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final clash against England. Elfath has been the man in the middle for five games featuring Messi, and Argentina has emerged victorious in every one of those encounters. Additionally, he served as the fourth official during the 2022 FIFA World Cup final in Qatar, where Argentina beat France.
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