First woman to become a referee in men's FIFA World Cup match by leading an all-female refereeing team. She created history on December 1,2022 when she refereed a Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany.
Who Is Stéphanie Frappart?
Born on December 14, 1983, Stéphanie Frappart is a professional football referee from France. She began refereeing at a young age and gradually got through the French and international football.
When Did Stéphanie Frappart Make FIFA World Cup History?
Frappart made history on December 1 2022. She refereed the Group E match between Germany and Costa Rica at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, in Qatar. It was the time a woman had refereed a men's FIFA World Cup match.
Major Career Milestones of Stéphanie Frappart
Before making history at the FIFA World Cup, Frappart had already achieved several notable milestones. She became the first woman to referee a French Ligue 1 match. She officiated the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final between the United States and the Netherlands. She also became the first woman to referee the UEFA Super Cup in 2019.
Which Other Female Referees Were Selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup was the first edition to include female referees and assistant referees in the men’s tournament. The three female referees selected by FIFA were, Stéphanie Frappart (France), Yoshimi Yamashita (Japan), and Salima Mukansanga (Rwanda). They were joined by female assistant referees Neuza Back (Brazil), Karen Díaz Medina (Mexico) and Kathryn Nesbitt (United States).