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Tess Olofsson

b. 1988

Swedish football referee

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About Tess Olofsson

Born 1988. Tess Olofsson is a Swedish association football match official, association football assistant referee, association football referee and police officer.

Tess Olofsson (born 24 January 1988) is a Swedish international football referee. She has been an international football referee since 2016.

Career Since 2018, Olofsson has been a referee in the Swedish Svenska Cupen.

On 9 January 2023, FIFA appointed her to the officiating pool for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

In April 2024, she was named to the squad of referees for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Olofsson was assigned the opening round Group A match between Canada and New Zealand, as well as the quarterfinal match between the United States and Japan. Olofsson was also eventually selected to officiate the Gold Medal match between the United States and Brazil.

On 11 May 2026, UEFA announced Olofsson would take charge of 2026 UEFA Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon on 23 May.

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Important facts

Born
24 January 1988
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football match official, association football assistant referee, association football referee, police officer
Nationality
Sweden
Positions held
FIFA referee
Also known as
Tess Anna Therése Pettersson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tess Olofsson?

Swedish football referee

When was Tess Olofsson born?

Tess Olofsson was born on 24 January 1988.

What is Tess Olofsson's occupation?

Tess Olofsson is an association football match official, association football assistant referee, association football referee and police officer.

What nationality is Tess Olofsson?

Tess Olofsson is Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tess Olofsson

· Wikidata: Q113043121

· DBpedia: Tess Olofsson

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