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The referee appointed for Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final between England and Argentina has found himself at the centre of attention even before a ball has been kicked. Moroccan-American official Ismail Elfath will oversee the high-profile clash at Atlanta Stadium, adding another major fixture to his growing résumé. The 44-year-old will referee his fourth match of the tournament, having already taken charge of Japan’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands, Spain’s 1-0 win over Uruguay and Norway’s…