The Turkey national football team faced Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Referee Ivan Barton stunned with his decisions.

What Happened in the Match?

The match between Turkey and Paraguay was managed by referee Ivan Barton, who caught attention with his decisions. Especially the red card shown to Paraguayan Almiron after a VAR review was one of the most talked-about moments of the match.

Who is Ivan Barton?

Ivan Barton is a referee from El Salvador. He successfully completed his education and graduated from the Chemistry Department of the University of El Salvador.

Professor on Weekdays, Referee on Weekends

Ivan Barton works as a lecturer at a university on weekdays, while refereeing professional football matches on weekends.

TeamOpponentDate
TurkeyUSA2026-06-26

Target of Criticisms

Barton has been at the center of many controversies throughout his career. After a match last season, coach Jorge Jesus criticized the El Salvadoran referee, saying 'There is no football in El Salvador, stop bringing these referees.'

The Turkey national football team will face USA in their next match on 2026-06-26.