Who is Tori Penso, the first US woman to officiate FIFA Men's WC?
Tori Penso became the first American woman to referee a senior men's FIFA World Cup match, officiating Czechia vs South Africa. She rose through US football, working in MLS, NWSL, and USL before gaining global recognition. Her career includes the 2023 Women's World Cup final, FIFA Club World Cup, Olympics, and qualifiers, becoming second woman in men's World Cup history.