

That same year, Nicolosi achieved another milestone when she officiated in the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Lyon, France. The match between the United States and the Netherlands was a global spectacle, drawing 58,000 fans to the stadium and millions of viewers worldwide. Being selected for such a decisive match was both a recognition of her professionalism and a reward for her years of effort. She became the first Italian woman to reach this level, writing another page in the history of the sport.