Felix Zwayer appointed referee for USA vs Australia World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Felix Zwayer of Germany will officiate the USA versus Australia match at Lumen Field on June 19, 2026. This marks Zwayer's first World Cup assignment. He will be assisted by fellow Germans Robert Kempter and Christian Dietz. Zwayer's history includes a six-month ban in 2005 due to a match-fixing scandal, which has drawn scrutiny in his officiating career. The match is crucial for both teams as they compete in the World Cup.
- •Match scheduled for June 19, 2026, at Lumen Field.
- •Felix Zwayer serves as the head referee for the matchup.
- •Assistants include Robert Kempter and Christian Dietz, both from Germany.
- •Zwayer has a controversial history with a match-fixing ban.
- •Match is essential for both the USA and Australia in the World Cup.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Who is the referee for USA vs Australia in World Cup?
"The man in the middle for the match at Lumen Field is Felix Zwayer of Germany. He'll be joined by assistants Robert Kempter and Christian Dietz.
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