Ahead of Argentina-England FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, former British MP George Galloway posted on X, "I wish England a thumping victory...in the rigged World Cup against the cheats of Argentina. That's it." He added, "In broad daylight the referees robbed Senegal, Egypt and Switzerland." Notably, referee Ismail Elfath, dubbed Lionel Messi's 'favourite', will officiate the semi-final.