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Stéphanie Frappart joins UEFA as refereeing officer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 12:42 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Stéphanie Frappart joins UEFA as refereeing officer

Summary

Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match, joins UEFA as a refereeing officer. Based in Nyon, Switzerland, she will focus on training match officials and appointing them for European competitions. Frappart, who previously officiated at the 2022 World Cup, replaced Dagmar Damková. Her career includes significant milestones in both men's and women's soccer, underscoring her role as a trailblazer.

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By the Numbers

•Frappart officiated Germany's 4-2 win over Costa Rica in 2022 World Cup.
•She was the first female referee in Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League.
•Frappart also refereed the finals of the 2019 World Cup and 2025 European Championship.
•She aims to enhance training for match officials in European competitions.

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12:42 PMYahoo Sports — History-making World Cup soccer referee Stéphanie Frappart joins staff of UEFA

What they're saying

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The first woman to referee a men's World Cup game, Stéphanie Frappart, is joining the staff of UEFA. Frappart is taking a full-time job as a UEFA refereeing officer working to train match officials and help appoint them to games in European competitions.
— Yahoo Sports

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