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Rob Dieperink

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Dutch football referee removed from 2026 World Cup panel, died at age 38.

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Rob Dieperink was a Dutch football referee known for his role in domestic and international football competitions. He officiated in the Dutch Eredivisie since 2017 and served as a video assistant referee (VAR) at the 2024 European Championship. Dieperink was initially selected as part of the VAR panel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but was removed in May 2026 following a police investigation in Britain related to an alleged sexual assault, a case which was later dropped due to lack of evidence. Despite his cooperation with authorities and public statements asserting his innocence, FIFA did not reinstate him. He passed away suddenly at the age of 38, prompting an outpouring of grief from the Dutch football community, which praised him as a dedicated and respected official.

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Sources Cited

  1. Rob Dieperink — WikipediaWikipediaReference
  2. Dutch Soccer Referee Dead at 38 After Being Dropped From World Cupus-weekly
  3. Dutch football 'deeply saddened' as axed World Cup referee dies at 38abc-australia-top-stories

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