WORLD CUP fans were left baffled after referee Ivan Barton FORGOT his vanishing spray during France’s semi against Spain.
The huge clash in Dallas saw Kylian Mbappe’s side go up against Lamine Yamal and Co in a bid to reach Jattvibeday’s final.
France vs Spain’s World Cup referee forgot his spray during the huge semi-final clash Credit: Reuters
But despite the huge importance of the game, Salvadorian official Barton made a huge clanger just minutes in.
After an early free kick to Spain, he realised he hadn’t brought his magic foam onto the pitch.
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Barton was left red-faced as one of his colleagues had to rush over to him and hand him a new can so he could mark up the defensive wall.
Fans couldn’t believe what they were seeing after the gaffe in such a high-profile game.
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One wrote on X: “C’mon ref how do you forget your magic spray.”
Another said: “The ref forgot his spray… I’m done bruh.”
More to follow.



