What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final

As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the ...
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Inside the fitness demands on World Cup referees

Note: Excludes players in matches that went into extra time. Over the course of a tournament, that can add up to dozens of kilometres of high-intensity movement for some referees, often in extreme ...
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What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee — and how to ref the final

As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the referees. Related video above: Why are pink cleats taking over World Cup ...