Six Lessons Shaping 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked a new milestone in strengthening the role of women in football refereeing, with six female referees from diverse backgrounds participating in managing matches. Among them was Catherine Nesbitt, who dedicated herself to refereeing after an academic career in chemistry; Brooke May, who demonstrated her strong presence through her experience in American tournaments; Tori Penso, who officiated the women's final and became the first woman to referee an MLS match in 20 years. Additionally, Kattia García officiated in Olympic and World Cup matches, while Tatyana Guzmán participated in the video assistant referee (VAR) room. This reflects significant progress and recognition of women's roles in the global football officiating arena.
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