Stephanie Frappart becomes the first woman to referee a World Cup match.
Frappart was also the first woman to referee a men's Champions League match, in 2020.
Reuters - Frenchwoman Stephanie Frappart became the first woman to work as an official in a men's World Cup match when she was appointed fourth official in Tuesday's (22) Group C match between Mexico and Poland at Stadium 974.
Frappart, Salima Mukansanga from Rwanda, and Yamashita Yoshimi from Japan were named among the tournament referees, along with three assistant referees, including Brazilian Neuza Back, at the World Championships in Qatar.
Frappart was also the first woman to referee a men's Champions League match, in 2020.
The 38-year-old referee also officiated matches in the French Championship and the Europa League.
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