Referee Felix Zwayer suffers cramp during USA-Australia World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Felix Zwayer, the referee for the USA's match against Australia, experienced cramp towards the end of the game on June 19 in Seattle. Zwayer required assistance from players Folarin Balogun and Aiden O'Neill before receiving an energy gel. The match was nearing its conclusion with the USA leading 2-0, moving them closer to the knockout stage of the tournament. Conditions included a temperature of around 26 degrees with 45 percent humidity. Zwayer managed to complete the match despite the incident, reflecting common challenges referees face in hot conditions.
- •USA leads 2-0 against Australia with minutes remaining.
- •Referee Felix Zwayer falls due to cramp, assisted by players.
- •Match held at Lumen Field in Seattle, temperatures around 26 degrees.
- •Energy gel was brought to Zwayer by the fourth official.
- •Hydration breaks are implemented during matches in this World Cup.
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — USA v Australia referee Felix Zwayer pulls up with cramp towards end of World Cup match
"Zwayer required help from Folarin Balogun before an energy gel was rushed onto the pitch
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