Robert Kempter

The provided articles focus on Felix Zwayer, the sole German referee selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Robert Kempter is not mentioned. The FIFA has announced an expanded roster of 52 referees for the tournament, a significant increase from the 36 referees at the previous World Cup in Qatar. Zwayer's selection is noteworthy as he is the only German referee chosen, despite Germany's prominent role in international football. The articles highlight the scale of the 2026 World Cup, which will feature an unprecedented 104 matches, necessitating a larger officiating team. Zwayer's previous experience includes refereeing the Europa League final in 2025. In addition to Zwayer, a German video assistant referee (VAR) has also been selected for the tournament.