Female refereeing trio take charge of men's match for the first time(1/8)

The female officials from left to right: Karen Diaz Medina, Stephanie Frappart and Neuza Back pose for photos before the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany in Qatar, Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo/Agencies) For the first time in men's World Cup history, all-female has taken to the field as referee. French referee Stephanie Frappart became the first woman in the history of the World Cup to referee a finals match in the men's tournament.

Two female referees appear prior to the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany in Qatar, Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)

The female officials from left to right: Neuza Back, Stephanie Frappart and Karen Diaz Medina act during the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany in Qatar, Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)

Referee Stephanie Frappart is in action during the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany in Qatar, Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)

Referee Stephanie Frappart is in action during the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany in Qatar, Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)

Referee Stephanie Frappart is in action during the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany in Qatar, Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)

Referee Stephanie Frappart is in action during the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany in Qatar, Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)

Referee Stephanie Frappart talks to Germany's Manuel Neuer during the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Costa Rica and Germany in Qatar, Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)