FIFA referee Michael Oliver. Image for representation

FIFA referee Michael Oliver. Image for representation
| Photo Credit: Reuters

Two women will be among the record 52 referees officiating matches at the World Cup starting in two months.

American Tori Penso and Mexican Katia Garcia were on the list of referees announced by global body football FIFA on Thursday (April 9, 2026) for the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Three women were selected as assistant referees and one as a video match official.


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