The FIFA confirmed that US referee Tori Penso will officiate the match between Ecuador and Germany in the World Cup 2026. The match will be played on Thursday, June 25 at 15:00 (Ecuadorian time) at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Who is Tori Penso?

Tori Penso is a 39-year-old US referee with experience in international refereeing. In 2023, she refereed the final of the Women's World Cup between Spain and England.

What does it mean for Ecuador?

The Ecuadorian national team is seeking qualification to the round of 16 and must beat Germany to keep their aspirations alive. The match will be one of the most important of the day for Ecuador.

What is the refereeing team?

The refereeing team will consist of Tori Penso as the main referee, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt as line assistants, and Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh as the fourth official.

RefereeNationalityFunction
Tori PensoAmericanMain referee
Brooke MayoAmericanLine assistant
Kathryn NesbittAmericanLine assistant
Campbell-Kirk Kawana-WaughNew ZealanderFourth official