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The Men's World Cup Just Saw a First
An all-woman referee crew from the United States officiated a men's World Cup group-stage match in Atlanta. The trio presided over a game between South Africa and the Czech Republic. This marks a historic first for the tournament.
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A trio of American women referees made history by officiating a men's World Cup match.
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All-Woman American Referee Trio Makes Men's World Cup History
confidence 90%An all-woman referee crew from the United States officiated a men's World Cup group-stage match in Atlanta. The trio presided over a game between South Africa and the Czech Republic. This marks a historic first for the tournament.
What's confirmed:
- An all-woman referee trio from the United States officiated a match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The referee crew worked a group-stage match between South Africa and the Czech Republic at Atlanta Stadium.
- Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 to secure its first-ever men's World Cup victory.
Still unconfirmed:
- Ismael Kone suffered a leg injury during Canada's win over Qatar.