Katya Garcia to Officiate Netherlands vs. Tunisia Match in World Cup
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced the appointment of Mexican referee Katya Itzel Garcia as part of the officiating team for the Netherlands vs. Tunisia match in the third round of Group F competitions in the 2026 World Cup.
Garcia is considered one of the prominent referees in the current tournament, having made history as one of the first Mexican female referees to participate in the Men's World Cup, after being selected in the official list of referees for the tournament by FIFA.
Garcia has previously participated in officiating matches during the current World Cup edition, working as part of the officiating team for the Netherlands vs. Japan match, and then the England vs. Croatia match, reflecting the great confidence she enjoys from FIFA's refereeing committee.
The Netherlands vs. Tunisia match holds great significance, as the Dutch team seeks to secure the top spot in the group, while the Tunisian team clings to its last hopes of achieving a positive result after a tough start that saw a loss to Sweden followed by a defeat to Japan.
The appointment of Katya Garcia is seen as a new step confirming the continued presence of women in the largest global tournaments, following the performance that received wide acclaim from observers during the current World Cup competitions.
Garcia is considered one of the prominent referees in the current tournament, having made history as one of the first Mexican female referees to participate in the Men's World Cup, after being selected in the official list of referees for the tournament by FIFA.
Garcia has previously participated in officiating matches during the current World Cup edition, working as part of the officiating team for the Netherlands vs. Japan match, and then the England vs. Croatia match, reflecting the great confidence she enjoys from FIFA's refereeing committee.
The Netherlands vs. Tunisia match holds great significance, as the Dutch team seeks to secure the top spot in the group, while the Tunisian team clings to its last hopes of achieving a positive result after a tough start that saw a loss to Sweden followed by a defeat to Japan.
The appointment of Katya Garcia is seen as a new step confirming the continued presence of women in the largest global tournaments, following the performance that received wide acclaim from observers during the current World Cup competitions.
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