Dutch referee Rob Dieperink, 38, has died weeks after FIFA removed him from the World Cup 2026 official roster following his arrest on suspicion of sexual assault in the UK — though that investigation was ultimately dropped for lack of evidence. The timing and circumstances have drawn attention given the proximity between his legal troubles and death, though multiple T1 outlets confirm all factual details independently. The story highlights how rapidly careers in high-profile sports positions can unravel when legal allegations emerge, even when investigations do not proceed.