Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe Netherlands will be looking to inflict yet more misery on Tunisia as Group F comes to a close on Thursday.Tunisia are already eliminated after being thumped by both Japan and Sweden, while the Dutch will want to make sure Japan don't overtake them on goal difference at the top of the group.The game is set to kick off at 6pm local time (midnight UK time) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kKatia Itzel Garcia to referee Tunisia vs NetherlandsFIFA have confirmed the appointment of the officials for this occasion, with Katia Itzel Garcia set to make her World Cup refereeing debut.At just 33 years old, the Mexico City native already has plenty of experience under her belt in both the men's and women's games. You may like How to watch Tunisia vs Netherlands for FREE Tunisia vs Netherlands predictions as Dutch looking for second statement win in Group F Who is the referee for Tunisia vs Japan? Garcia became the first female referee in two decade to referee in the Mexican men's top flight in 2024, and went to the Olympic games in Paris larger that year.By taking charge of this game, Garcia will be just the third woman ever to referee a men's World Cup game, after France's Stephanie Frappart in 2022 and American Tori Penso earlier in this edition of the tournament.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Garcia will be assisted from the touchlines by flag-bearing duo Sandra Ramirez of Mexico and Spaniard Jose Enrique Naranjo PerezParaguay meanwhile provides the remainder of the all-Spanish-speaking officiating team in the stadiumJuan Gabriel Benitez is the fourth official, with Milciades Saldivar on hand as the reserve assistant.Details of the VAR crew are yet to be confirmed.TOPICSNetherlandsTunisiaWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
