Women including Japanese trailblazer Yoshimi Yamashita will referee at the men's Asian Cup for the first time next year in Qatar, officials said on Thursday, Sept. 14.
Yamashita, who was also selected for the 2022 men's World Cup in Qatar, has been chosen alongside four other women for the regional championship in January-February.
"For the first time ever, women match officials are poised to make their debut at Asia's most prestigious men's national team competition," the Asian Football Confederation said in a statement.The Asian Cup will have 24 teams for the first time and hosts Qatar are the reigning champions. Japan and South Korea will also be among the favorites after reaching the World Cup last 16 in Qatar.related stories
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