THE USA might not be heading to Russia 2018 – but they will have two refs on the biggest stage.
Both Mark Geiger and Jair Marrufo have been chosen to officiate at this summer’s World Cup by Fifa.
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And for many, former maths teacher Geiger will be a familiar face.
Who is Mark Geiger?
A REGULAR in the MLS, Geiger began his career in the lower-leagues back in 2002.
He made his bow in American’s top division in 2004 and became Fifa listed just four years later, taking charge of internationals and matches around the continent.
In 2011 he was the MLS referee of the year and a 12 months later was selected as as one of 16 referees to officiate at the 2012 Olympics in London.
A maths teacher in New Jersey, Geiger gave up his teaching career to pursue refereeing and has now reached the very highest level.
He will go to the World Cup in Russia and took charge of numerous games in last year’s Confederations Cup, which gave him valuable experience with the VAR system in use this summer.
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Has he officiated at the World Cup before?
GEIGER was called up for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The American called it an ‘immensely proud moment’ and became the first American to referee in the knockout round when he took charge of France vs Nigeria.
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