When Czechia and South Africa walked out for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match onto the pitch at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday, the three officials who oversaw the match were not just referees, they were history-makers.

Tori Penso will referee Czech Republic vs. South Africa at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first American woman to officiate a men's FIFA World Cup match.

ALBAWABA - Tori Penso, the 39-year old referee from Florida, will be officiating the World Cup match between Czechia and South Africa.FIFA's Referees Co