Female referee team set for Germany vs. Ecuador World Cup match

An all-female team of referees from the United States will officiate the World Cup match between Germany and Ecuador at MetLife Stadium on Thursday. This trio includes Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo, and Kathryn Nesbitt, marking their second assignment in the men’s tournament. Germany has already secured first place in Group E, while Ecuador needs a win to advance further. They previously experienced a loss to Ivory Coast and drew with Curaçao, putting pressure on them for this match. The referees made their debut at the men's World Cup with a match on June 18, following their participation in the 2023 women's tournament.

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