Ismail Elfath

Ismail Elfath

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Ismail Elfath is a prominent American soccer referee known for officiating in Major League Soccer (MLS) and international matches. He has gained recognition for his ability to manage high-pressure games and has been involved in significant tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Elfath's officiating style is characterized by his clear communication and authoritative presence on the field, making him a respected figure among players and coaches alike.

Born on Dec 02, 1982 (43 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,376,972
Power
7,796$
Sentiment
5.73
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Brazil 2 6.00 0.17% +10% 211,049,527 384,680 $1,500,000 2,734$
Uruguay 2 5.00 0.16% +10% 3,473,730 6,285 $54,000 98$
Argentina 2 6.50 0.16% +0% 45,195,774 74,091 $450,000 738$
Slovenia 2 7.00 0.17% +0% 2,078,938 3,439 $56,000 93$
Vietnam 2 5.00 0.16% +10% 97,338,583 175,385 $340,000 613$
Honduras 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 9,904,608 8,643 $25,000 22$
Estonia 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 1,326,539 1,191 $31,000 28$
Haiti 1 8.00 0.18% +0% 11,402,533 20,217 $20,000 35$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 29,985 $2,700,000 1,193$
Romania 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 19,237,691 15,640 $250,000 203$
San Marino 1 5.00 0.11% +0% 33,938 37 $2,000 2$
Indonesia 1 5.00 0.12% +0% 273,523,615 326,011 $1,119,000 1,334$
Bangladesh 1 7.00 0.20% +0% 164,689,383 331,367 $350,000 704$
Totals 18 907,140,870 1,376,971 $6,897,000 7,797$
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Recent Mentions

Indonesia Indonesia: Referee Ismail Elfath blew the final whistle signaling the end of the match. 5

Kompas: Pendukung Argentina Pesta Seusai ”La Scaloneta” Melaju ke Final Piala Dunia 2026

Slovenia Slovenia: Ismail Elfath is an experienced referee who has officiated at multiple international tournaments. 7

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959: Tuchel z nekaj presenečenji v obrambi

Argentina Argentina: Ismail Elfath is the American referee assigned to officiate the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina. 5

Clarín: la prensa inglesa cuestiona la designación del árbitro de la semi con Argentina del Mundial 2026

Haiti Haiti: Ismail Elfath has been appointed by FIFA to officiate the semi-final match of the 2026 World Cup between Argentina and England. 8

Le Nouvelliste – oldest Haitian newspaper, est. 1898: L'Américain Ismail Elfath arbitrera Argentine-Angleterre