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Mark Wakefield

Who is Stephanie Frappart? Referee set to make World Cup history in Qatar

The 2022 World Cup is approaching the end of the group stage phase, and history is about to be made.

Referee Stephanie Frappart has been selected to be in the middle for the Group E clash between Costa Rica and Germany. That match takes place on Thursday evening at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar.

Frappart’s selection is a historic moment in the world of football, as she becomes the first female referee to take charge of a World Cup finals match. She will be joined by Neuza Back and Karen Diaz as her assistants.

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