FIFA reportedly appoints Messi's "favorite" referee for England vs. Argentina semi-final
The International Football Federation (FIFA) announced the appointment of American referee Ismail Al-Fateh to officiate the 2026 World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. This decision comes amid ongoing controversy over refereeing, with reports describing him as a "preferential referee" for Lionel Messi due to his positive record in matches involving the Argentine star. This match is expected to be one of the tournament's most significant encounters, as England aims to reach its first final since 1966, while Argentina seeks to defend its world title. Al-Fateh has faced previous criticism for some of his officiating decisions in the matches he has refereed.
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