Who is England vs Costa Rica referee Katja Koroleva?

ENGLAND are taking on Costa Rica in a final World Cup warm-up test in Orlando. And referee Katja Koroleva will be taking charge of the encounter. Despite the best efforts of the weather, England are facing a final World Cup warm-up test against their 2014 World Cup rivals. A pitch inspection was carried out by referee Katja Koroleva after a lot of heavy rain in Orlando. SunSport has everything to know about the referee. Who is England vs Costa Rica referee Katja Koroleva? Katja Koroleva is a 39-year-old referee, who was born in Novosibirsk. Read more World Cup She has refereed in USA for most of her career, taking charge of her first NWSL game in 2013. She has been a FIFA licensed referee since 2014, and first took charge in the MLS in 2017. Koroleva is also a mid-level practitioner at Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington, Washington. She was recognised by CONCACAF for her service as a frtonline healthcare worker during the COVID 19 pandemic. Most read in Sport Her officiating career began at the age of 15, as she aimed to help pay for her youth football fees in the Midwest Regional League. She has taken charge of matches at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, taking charge of the match between England and Colombia. On June 10, she is taking charge of England vs Costa Rica in Orlando.