Chinese referee officiates at the FIFA World Cup 2022 after 20 years(1/10)

Chinese referee Ma Ning acts as the Fourth Official during the match between U.S. and Wales of Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar, Nov. 21, 2022. (Photo/ICphoto)

The 43-year-old Ma is the second Chinese referee to officiate the world's most prestigious football tournament in 20 years.

Chinese referee Ma Ning acts as the Fourth Official during the match between U.S. and Wales of Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar, Nov. 21, 2022. (Photo/ICphoto)

Referee Ma Ning are seen prior to the match between U.S. and Wales of Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar, Nov. 21, 2022. (Photo/ICphoto)

Players and referees shake hands before the match between U.S. and Wales of Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar, Nov. 21, 2022. (Photo/ICphoto)

Chinese referee Ma Ning acts as the Fourth Official during the match between U.S. and Wales of Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar, Nov. 21, 2022. (Photo/ICphoto)

Chinese referee Ma Ning acts as the Fourth Official during the match between U.S. and Wales of Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar, Nov. 21, 2022. (Photo/ICphoto)

Chinese referee Ma Ning acts as the Fourth Official during the match between U.S. and Wales of Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar, Nov. 21, 2022. (Photo/ICphoto)

Chinese referee Ma Ning acts as the Fourth Official during the match between U.S. and Wales of Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar, Nov. 21, 2022. (Photo/ICphoto)

Chinese referee Ma Ning acts as the Fourth Official during the match between U.S. and Wales of Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar, Nov. 21, 2022. (Photo/ICphoto)

Chinese referee Ma Ning acts as the Fourth Official during the match between U.S. and Wales of Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar, Nov. 21, 2022. (Photo/ICphoto)