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It's the first yellow card issued by a lady referee in the men's World Cup -- Stephanie Frappart is the umpire; Costa Rica's Oscar Duarte is the player -- and it all happened in the 76th minute of the match against Germany.
The 38-year-old Frenchwoman will be joined by Brazilian Neuza and Mexican Diaz as assistants.
Stephanie Frappart made history by becoming the first female to referee a men's UEFA Champions League match.
Frappart's achievement was met with recognition, with Costa Rica manager Luis Fernando Suarez describing it as a step forward for women in a "sexist sport".
'So being here means we deserve to be here, it's not a change or because we are women.'
A total of 36 referees, 69 assistant referees and 24 video match officials have been chosen by FIFA for the tournament.
Frappart was also the first woman to officiate a men's Champions League game in 2020.
She oversaw her first Europa League game in October when Leicester City hosted Zorya Luhansk.
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