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Who is Tori Penso? Meet the referee behind historic World Cup moment
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize On Thursday, Tori Penso lifted the whistle to her lips and signaled the start of the major Group.
- This marks the second time that an all-female team had taken control of a men’s World Cup fixture after the monumental achievement of French referee Stephanie Frappart at the 2022 World Cup.
- The 39-year-old American has stepped into football history.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize On Thursday, Tori Penso lifted the whistle to her lips and signaled the start of the major Group. A clash between Czechia and South Africa at Atlanta Stadium, a simple action that marked a historic shift for the sport.
This marks the second time that an all-female team had taken control of a men’s World Cup fixture after the monumental achievement of French referee Stephanie Frappart at the 2022 World Cup.
The 39-year-old American has stepped into football history. Penso became only the second woman referee to oversee a men’s World Cup game.
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