List of referees & officials for France vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match

Ivan Barton will be the main referee for the France vs Spain encounter.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its final stages, with only four teams remaining in the fight for the most sought-after title in world football. In the opening fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, the France national football team are set for a highly anticipated clash against heavyweights Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Texas, USA.

France will arrive for the encounter with huge expectations, with the nation preparing for their third successive World Cup semi-final outing. Captained by star man Kylian Mbappé, Les Bleus had a brilliant group stage campaign, advancing as group leaders with a perfect record

They had a dominant display in the Round of 32, securing a comfortable 3-0 win against Sweden. France then managed a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Paraguay in the Round of 16. This was before managing a 2-0 win against previous edition semi-finalists Morocco to confirm their spot in the final four.

Spain will aim to carry their domestic form as the reigning European champions into the matchup, guided by their elite squad. They had a solid start to the tournament, topping their group, unbeaten.

La Roja faced Austria in the Round of 32, managing a comfortable 3-0 win. They then played fierce rivals Portugal in the Round of 32, winning 1-0 by a 91st-minute winner. In the quarter-finals, Spain played Belgium, securing a 2-1 victory to confirm their spot in the semi-finals for the first time since the 2010 edition.

France and Spain clash in one of the biggest rivalries in football, with La Roja holding the upper hand in the 38 encounters between the nations. This will mark their second meeting at the World Cup, with the first game coming in the 2006 World Cup Round of 16. France secured a 3-1 victory after being down back then.

Also read: Who is Ivan Barton? Meet the referee officiating France vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final

List of Referees for the France vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final:

Referee Iván Barton from El Salvador will be the main referee for the heavyweight clash between France and Spain. A highly experienced CONCACAF official, he will make history as the first Salvadoran to referee a World Cup semi-final.

David Morán and Antonio Pupiro will be his assistants for the game, with the three men having previously worked together on several high-profile matches in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the Gold Cup, and major international tournament fixtures.

• Match Referee: Iván Barton (El Salvador)
• Assistant Referee 1: David Morán (El Salvador)
• Assistant Referee 2: Antonio Pupiro (El Salvador)
• Fourth Official: Glenn Nyberg (Sweden)
• Reserve Assistant Referee: Mahbod Beigi (Sweden)

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