FIFA cut World Cup ref following arrest for alleged sexual assault in UK
Summary
A football referee who might have worked at the 2026 men's World Cup in North America was arrested in the UK for alleged sexual assault. FIFA and UEFA said they will not select this official for their matches while the investigation continues.Key Facts
- The arrested referee was a possible pick for the 2026 World Cup hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- The alleged assault happened at a hotel in Britain and involved a teenage boy.
- FIFA is aware of the allegation and removed the referee from consideration for any of its competition matches.
- UEFA also said it will not select the referee for its games during the active investigation.
- The referee was working at a European football game organized by UEFA at the time.
- The referee’s name and the exact match he was working have not been made public.
- The London Metropolitan Police released the referee, a man in his 30s, on bail after arrest.
- FIFA’s World Cup will feature 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 video officials for 104 games.
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