All Referees Already Called Up for the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™

• Breakdown of Referees

The call-up highlights the presence of outstanding female referees who join the team of officials to ensure justice on the field. For the first time, women such as Edina Alves from Brazil, Maria Penso from the United States, and other brilliant professionals will be part of the panel of referees and assistants, thus demonstrating CONMEBOL's commitment to inclusion and diversity.

• Strategic Exchange between Confederations

This milestone also marks a strategic agreement between CONMEBOL and UEFA, which has allowed referees from both confederations to participate in the Copa América. Additionally, Concacaf joins the event as a special guest, providing its own group of referees to enrich the competition with their experience and knowledge.

• Commitment to Professionalism and Development

Since 2016, CONMEBOL has been actively working on promoting gender equity in football, both on and off the field. This commitment is reflected in the inclusion of more women in key roles such as refereeing, contributing to the creation of a more equal and diverse environment in the world of sports.

• Comprehensive Preparation for Optimal Performance

The called-up referees will gather in Dallas, United States, from June 13 to 17, 2024, to participate in a seminar prior to the start of the tournament. During this event, they will focus on strengthening their technical skills, working on their physical condition, and engaging in various training activities both on the field and in the VAR booths.

- The presence of female referees in this tournament represents a significant advancement towards gender equity and inclusion in South American football, demonstrating CONMEBOL's commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.

- The called-up referees will participate in a comprehensive seminar in Dallas, where they will work on technical, physical, and evaluation aspects to ensure that they arrive at the tournament in their best form and with maximum performance.

- The exchange between CONMEBOL, UEFA, and Concacaf regarding referees enhances the competition by bringing different styles and approaches to refereeing, thus raising the level and diversity of the experience for players and spectators alike.

The 101 referees called up for the continental tournament, where the presence of women is highlighted for the first time.

• The referees are from CONMEBOL and UEFA, in a strategic agreement of exchange between the confederations and Concacaf as guests.

The South American Football Confederation, through its Referees Commission, has announced the list of called-up referees for the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™, breaking down main referees, assistant referees, and VAR referees.

For the first time in history, the male CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™ will feature the presence of female referees. They are: Edina Alves – BRA (Referee); Neuza Back – BRA (Assistant); Mary Blanco – COL (Assistant); and Migdalia Rodríguez – VEN (Assistant), representing CONMEBOL. Meanwhile, Maria Penso – USA (Referee); Brooke Mayo – USA (Assistant); Kathryn Nesbitt – USA (Assistant); and Tatiana Guzmán - NIC (VAR), representing Concacaf.

• The CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™ promises to be a tournament full of excitement, quality, and diversity, where the inclusion of female referees and the commitment to excellence in refereeing will mark a new chapter in the history of South American football.

Get ready to experience unforgettable moments in this celebration of the king of sports in our region!

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