Sudden Death of Dutch Referee Rob Dieperink at 38

Sudden death of Dutch referee; Rob Dieperink’s body found at his home Rob Dieperink, the Dutch referee, has died at the age of 38. His body was found at his home, and the exact cause of death has not yet been announced. Dieperink, who had been selected to serve as a video assistant referee (VAR) at the 2026 World Cup, was removed from the officiating roster after a complaint of sexual assault in London following a UEFA Europa Conference League match. The case was later closed due to insufficient evidence.