China’s Rising Stars: Three Referees Make History at 2024 World Cup
June 10, 2024 | Updated 14:30 UTC
Three Chinese referees will officiate matches at the 2024 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first from their country to do so, according to FIFA’s official referee list. Their selection follows Guangzhou’s recent cultural spotlight at the Shanghai International Film Festival, where locally produced films won awards—highlighting China’s growing influence in both sports and entertainment.