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Tori Penso made history as the first American woman to serve as head referee for a men’s World Cup game, drawing on decades of experience to navigate intense scrutiny and spark a movement for confidence among young athletes.
Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup game, joins UEFA as a full‑time refereeing officer, succeeding Dagmar Damková and bringing her extensive experience to the development of European match officials.
Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match, is now joining UEFA as a full‑time refereeing officer, succeeding Dagmar Damková.
Stéphanie Frappart's appointment marks a continued push for gender equality in soccer officiating, replacing Czech veteran Dagmar Damková in the role.
Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match, has joined UEFA as a refereeing officer, bringing her trailblazing experience to the organization’s officiating development.
Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match, has been appointed to a new full‑time position at UEFA, where she will shape the development of match officials across European competitions.
Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to officiate a men’s World Cup match, joins UEFA’s refereeing department to shape the future of European football.
Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup game, joins UEFA as a refereeing officer to train match officials and replace Dagmar Damková, marking a continued push for gender diversity in football officiating.
Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match, is now a refereeing officer for UEFA, where she will shape the next generation of officials across European competitions.
From becoming the first woman to officiate a men's World Cup match to overseeing elite European fixtures, Stéphanie Frappart’s career takes a new turn as she steps into a UEFA role that will influence the appointment of match officials across the continent.
Coach Josh Boyd traveled to Atlanta for a World Cup match, lauding the vibrant fan culture and the historic all‑female referee team, and now eyes upcoming games in Kansas City.
Brooke Mayo, a former Tennessee Tech player and coach, has been selected as an assistant referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing her extensive officiating experience and a commitment to developing the next generation of referees.
Eleven officials from the United States and Canada will officiate at the World Cup, including the first all‑female trio to work a final, marking a watershed moment for soccer refereeing.