local
Meet the referees for the France-Spain 2026 World Cup Semifinal at Dallas Stadium
By Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 13, 2026
· 3 min read
The 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday at 2 p.m. when France plays Spain in the first Semifinal. The winner is headed to New York for the final. The loser will play in Miami on Saturday for third place.
Refereeing has made headlines this tournament, including the quart...
Key takeaway The winner is headed to New York for the final.
Why this matters in Frisco News
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinal between France and Spain kicks off at Dallas Stadium, local fans will be watching closely to see how referee Ivan Barton handles the high-stakes match. With refereeing controversies already making headlines in the tournament, Barton's experience with FIFA's new rules will be put to the test. His previous decision to issue a red card for mouth-covering to Paraguay's Miguel Almiron demonstrates his willingness to enforce the rules, even in contentious situations. For Frisco residents attending the match, the refereeing decisions will be a major factor in the game's outcome, and Barton's performance will be under intense scrutiny. The city's reputation as a host for major international sporting events also hangs in the balance, as a smoothly officiated match will reflect positively on the community's ability to stage high-profile competitions.
About this story
Original reporting by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local . Frisco News surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 3 min
Get more Frisco News stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? The 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday at 2 p.m. when France plays Spain in the first Semifinal. The winner is headed to New York for the final. The loser will play in Miami on Saturday for third place.
Refereeing has made headlines this tournament, including the quart...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 13, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local and curated for Frisco News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local. To learn more about how Frisco News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from Frisco News, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter