Coverage dated May 18, 2022

Female referees to officiate men's World Cup for 1st time

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Female referees will make World Cup history this year by working games at a major men’s tournament for the first time in Qatar. FIFA has picked three female referees and three female assistant referees among 129 officials for World Cup duty.

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France 24
Women to referee at World Cup finals for first time (opens France 24)
Published May 18, 2022
France 24's feed description
For the first time ever there will be women referees at a men's World Cup finals after FIFA revealed the list for the quadrennial showpiece being hosted later this year by Qatar.
The Guardian
Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup for the first time (opens The Guardian)
Published May 18, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Female referees will make World Cup history this year by officiating at a major men’s tournament for the first time in Qatar
Portland Press Herald
FIFA picks 6 female referees, assistants for men’s World Cup (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published May 18, 2022
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Female referees will make World Cup history this year by working games at a major men’s tournament for the first time in Qatar.
KOB 4
Female referees to officiate men's World Cup for 1st time (opens KOB 4)
Published May 18, 2022
KOB 4's feed description
Female referees will make World Cup history this year by working games at a major men’s tournament for the first time in Qatar. FIFA has picked three female referees and three female assistant referees among 129 officials for World Cup duty.

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