Árbitro salvadoreño Iván Barton rompe récord centroamericano | Noticiero Estelar - 9 julio 2026

Salvadoran referee Iván Barton has made history in the region by officiating his sixth World Cup match after the Round of 16 game at the 2026 World Cup, where Switzerland eliminated Colombia in a penalty shootout at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver. With this appointment, Barton broke a historic record and officially became the Central American referee with the most matches officiated as the main referee in World Cup history, surpassing the regional record held by Guatemalan Carlos Batres, who previously held the record with five matches. Barton, who began his World Cup career in Qatar 2022 with his first three matches, reached this unprecedented milestone thanks to his outstanding consistency in the North American 2026 edition, where he has already made three appearances. His exceptional technical skill keeps him firmly in FIFA's consideration for the most demanding stages of the tournament and places him in the top 10 of referees with the most World Cup appearances in history. #elsalvador #nayibbukele #parati #Venezuela