What's it like to officiate in a Women's World Cup final?

In 2003, Irina Mirt ran the line when Germany beat Sweden. 16 years later, Michelle O'Neill did the same as the USA went back to back. Both give an insight into the pinnacle of their careers...

Ireland’s Michelle O’Neill (right) was an assistant referee in the 2019 final between USA and Netherlands. Image: Sportimage

Sunday’s World Cup final will be the pinnacle for Spain and England’s players when they walk out in front of a sold-out crowd in Sydney, Australia.

A lifetime of hard work for those 22 lucky enough to start, plus the other 11 on eac…