Female referees to take charge of matches at men's World Cup in Qatar 

It will be the first time females will be officiating at a men's World Cup.

Match referee Stephanie Frappart

For the first time in the tournament's history, female referees will officiate matches in this year's men's World Cup.

Three female referees have been announced on the roster for Qatar: France's Stephanie Frappart, Rwanda's Salima Mukansanga and Japan's Yoshimi Yamashita.