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IFFHS Names Mexico’s Katia Itzel García One of 20 Finalists for 2025 Best Female Referee

Her recent milestones strengthen her case, from the 2025 Gold Cup to Paris 2024.

Overview

  • IFFHS announced on November 6 that García is among 20 nominees for the 2025 Best Female Referee award.
  • The final ranking will be released after December 10 following voting by the institute’s jury.
  • The IFFHS jury comprises members from 120 countries who are sports journalists and football experts.
  • García has held a FIFA badge since 2019 and has officiated at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, FIFA youth tournaments, CONCACAF events and the Paris 2024 Olympics.
  • Her résumé includes becoming the first woman to referee a men’s match at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, being the second woman to officiate a Liga MX men’s match, winning Mexico’s 2024 Premio Nacional de Deportes and placing sixth in the IFFHS 2024 ranking.