Yep
World Cup 2026
Wed, Jul 15, '26 at 9:48 AM
debut: Feb 15, '11
5,679 runs
@Brerzerk
France looked ordinary indeed. Yet, they still got good chances and flubbed them.
Macron will call an emergency meeting to discuss their day-off...😀
Wed, Jul 15, '26 at 9:51 AM
debut: Feb 16, '17
43,777 runs
Concacaf referees make history with World Cup semifinal appointments
MIAMI, Florida– In a historic first for the Confederation, Concacaf match officials have been appointed to both FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals, with Salvadoran referee Iván Barton and American Ismail Elfath set to take charge of the high-stakes clashes.Barton will officiate the semifinal between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, while Elfath has been assigned to the England-Argentina showdown at Atlanta Stadium on July 15.
Both appointments mark the fourth match of the tournament for each referee.The 35-year-old Barton will achieve two significant personal milestones: he becomes the first Central American referee to officiate a World Cup semifinal and the youngest Concacaf referee ever appointed to a semifinal at 35 years, 5 months, and 17 days.
Barton will be joined by fellow Salvadoran David Morán and Nicaraguan Antonio Pupiro as assistant referees, while Elfath will work alongside US officials Corey Parker and Kyle Atkins. Concacaf President Victor Montagliani hailed the achievement: “The appointment of Concacaf match officials to both FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals is a historic moment and a source of immense pride for our Confederation.
Wed, Jul 15, '26 at 3:17 PM
Argentina looks more threatening but the officiating is still slightly biased
Wed, Jul 15, '26 at 3:38 PM
debut: Feb 15, '11
5,679 runs
The first time pessi made contact a yellow card issued... #fifaprincess
Wed, Jul 15, '26 at 4:01 PM
debut: Feb 15, '11
5,679 runs
Argentinians playing like thugs... Hope ref get his head out pf his aasssssss and start refereeing the game.
Wed, Jul 15, '26 at 4:34 PM
@Cricket_101
In the context of this contest between these two, surprised comms have made no reference to Argentinian Ratin from 1966 matchup, maybe because that was not a final game. Don't remember at what stage of tournament the teams met. My first world cup. Was it the ref or provocation from the English that caused Ratin to get red carded?.