ESPN Soccer reports: U.S. referee Tori Penso was assigned to officiate The Group A match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta on Thursday, making her the second woman to take charge of a men's World Cup match.
sports | soccer | ESPN Soccer | June 16, 2026 5:52 PM
U.S.' Penso 2nd woman to ref men's WC game
U.S. referee Tori Penso was assigned to officiate The Group A match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta on Thursday, making her the second woman to take charge of a men's World Cup match.
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