Who is Ismail Elfath, the referee for England vs Argentina?
The historic appointment: Ismail Elfath will make history as the first American to referee a men's World Cup semi-final when he takes charge of England vs Argentina.
This milestone match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, marking a monumental moment in his refereeing career.
His early life and background: Born in Casablanca, Morocco, in 1982, Elfath immigrated to the United States in 2001 after winning a diversity visa lottery when he was just 18 years old.
He later went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in mechanical engineering in 2006 before turning his focus toward professional officiating.
