Collapsed Referee at USA-Australia Game Saved by Pickle Brine

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Collapsed Referee at USA-Australia Game Saved by Pickle Brine

Referee Felix Zwayer briefly stopped USA’s 2-0 win over Australia after collapsing with severe cramp late in stoppage time. Players from both teams helped stretch the German referee before fourth official Katia Garcia brought pickle brine for emergency relief. He recovered, finished the World Cup match and turned a routine Group D ending into a viral sideline medical moment.

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