Former referee Cüneyt Çakır's great task: This was one of my biggest dreams.

07.02.2026 12:40

One of the important figures of Turkish refereeing, Cüneyt Çakır, announced that he will serve as an official at the 2026 World Cup. The former FIFA-licensed referee will participate in the tournament, which will be jointly organized by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, not on the field this time, but as an official.

One of the most important names in Turkish refereeing, Cüneyt Çakır, announced that he will be involved in the 2026 World Cup. The former FIFA-licensed referee will participate in the tournament not on the field, but as an administrator.

"I HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED AS AN ADMINISTRATOR IN THE WORLD CUP"

Former FIFA referee and Chairman of the Georgian Central Referee Committee, Cüneyt Çakır, announced during the "Milliyet and Football Agenda" session that he will serve as an administrator in the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly organized by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

49-year-old Çakır stated that he was informed of this duty through a phone call, saying, "This was one of my biggest dreams after retiring from refereeing. I am very happy to have achieved this dream. For the first time, a Turk will serve as an administrator in an organization of this scale."

THE MAN OF FIRSTS

Cüneyt Çakır has made many firsts in his refereeing career. The experienced referee, who officiated at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, became the first Turkish referee to officiate a final in the UEFA Champions League by managing the final match between Barcelona and Juventus on June 6, 2015. With his new role in the 2026 World Cup, Çakır will achieve another first for Turkish football.

Former referee Cüneyt Çakır's great task: This was one of my biggest dreams.

"I HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED AS AN ADMINISTRATOR IN THE WORLD CUP"

THE MAN OF FIRSTS

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