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FIFA Names Mexico’s Katia Itzel García Sole Female Referee for U-20 Men’s World Cup

The choice reflects FIFA’s confidence earned through top-tier assignments.

Overview

  • FIFA’s official list for Chile 2025 includes 18 central referees, with García as the only woman in that role.
  • García will work with assistants Sandra Ramírez and Karen Díaz, the lone Mexican trio and Liga MX representation at the tournament.
  • Within Concacaf’s selections, García, Ramírez and Díaz are the only women named for the event.
  • The tournament runs from September 27 to October 19 in Chile, with Mexico opening its participation on September 28.
  • García holds a FIFA badge since 2019 and has officiated at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Paris 2024—including a men’s match—as well as recent Concacaf and Leagues Cup competitions.