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Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies weeks after being dropped from World Cup

The Royal Dutch Football Association confirmed the death of referee Rob Dieperink, 38. He had recently been dropped from the FIFA World Cup roster.

Published Jul 14, 2026, 11:47 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) announced that referee Rob Dieperink has died. He was 38.