Mexican Katia Garcia Will Be the First Female Referee at a Men's World Cup
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Katia Itzel García Mendoza, student of the Faculty of Law and graduate of the FCPyS of this University, was appointed today by FIFA part of the 52 whistles that will be in the World Cup of Mexico, the United States and Canada The entry Alumni of the UNAM, the first central Mexican referee who will be in a men's football World Cup was first published in CAMPUS MILENIO.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum congratulated Mexican referee Katia García on Friday, who was appointed by FIFA on Thursday as one of the referees to officiate at the 2026 World Cup. She highlighted her government's commitment to promoting women's participation in refereeing and sports in general. "Many congratulations, (Katia) is not only an extraordinary referee, but also a very well-rounded woman in every sense," the president said during…
Mexico City. Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, congratulated Mexican referee Katia García on Friday, designated on Thursday by FIFA as one of the collegiate women who will participate in the 2026 World Cup, and highlighted the momentum her government seeks to give to the participation of women in arbitration and sport in general. “Many congratulations, (Katia) is a woman who is not only an extraordinary referee, but also a very complete wom…
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