World Cup 2026: Mexican female referee Katia Itzel García selected to referee Tunisia- Netherlands

FIFA has Mexican female referee Katia Itzel García for the final 2026 World Cup final Group F clash between Tunisia and Netherlands, set to take place on 25 June 2026 at the Atlanta Stadium.

She will be supported by an all-Mexican assistant refereeing team, with Sandra Ramírez named as Assistant Referee 1 and Jan De Vires as Assistant Referee 2.

The fourth official for the match will be Spain’s José Enrique Naranjo Pérez, while Paraguay’s Milciades Saldivar has been appointed as reserve assistant referee.

The selection of officials reflects FIFA’s ongoing strategy of assigning referees from different confederations to high-profile group-stage fixtures, ensuring neutrality and broad international representation.

The clash between Tunisia and the Netherlands is expected to play a key role in shaping the final standings of Group F. The Dutch side will be aiming to assert their dominance in the group, while Tunisia will be hoping to produce a strong performance to boost their chances of progressing to the knockout stage.

For Tunisia, consistency and defensive discipline will be crucial as they look to contain one of Europe’s most technically gifted sides. Meanwhile, the Netherlands will be expected to control possession and dictate the tempo of the match, relying on their attacking depth to break down opposition resistance.

The appointment of Katia Itzel García is also significant, as FIFA continues to elevate referees on the global stage by giving them responsibility in high-pressure matches at major tournaments.

As anticipation builds toward kickoff in Atlanta, attention will not only be on the players but also on how the match officials manage what promises to be a tightly contested and tactically intriguing encounter.