For the first time in the tournament’s history, female referees will supervise matches in this year’s men’s World Cup.

Stephanie Frappart of France, Salima Mukansanga of Rwanda, and Yoshimi Yamashita of Japan have been chosen to oversee games in Qatar.

Three female assistant referees will accompany them.

Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor of the Premier League have also been selected for the event, which starts on Monday, November 21.

Taylor was praised for reacting fast to ensure Christian Eriksen received immediate medical attention after collapsing on the field during the Euro 2020 match between Denmark and Finland.

This year’s competition will include 36 referees, 69 assistant referees, and 24 video match officials.

“As always, quality comes first,” said Pierluigi Collina, chairman of Fifa’s referees committee.

“The selected match officials represent the best level of officiating worldwide.”

“This brings to a close a lengthy process that began with the deployment of female referees at Fifa men’s junior and senior competitions several years ago.”

In this approach, we make it apparent that quality, not gender, is what matters to us.

“I hope that in the future, the selection of outstanding women’s match officials for major men’s competitions would be considered usual rather than exceptional.”