‘It becomes another game’: Memphis referee reflects on his World Cup experience

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 10, 2026 7:25 PM CT | Published: June 10, 2026 6:27 PM CT

Chris Strickland, a California native who’s lived in Memphis for the past dozen or so years, worked at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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John Varlas

John Varlas

John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.


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