FIFA officially published the list of match officials (referees, assistant referees, and video assistant referees) who would officiate at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
[1] After VAR reviews, the referees at the tournament gave explanations that were broadcast in the stadium and on television as part of a year-long trial of the technique intended to give more transparency to often-controversial decisions.
Of the 33 referees, FIFA included 2 each from Australia, Canada, South Korea, and the United States.
[1] On 9 January 2023, FIFA announced 19 video assistant referees (VARs) had been appointed.
For the first time in the Women's World Cup, the FIFA Referees Committee had appointed six female video assistant referees.