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German VAR Referee Bastian Dankert to Oversee 2026 World Cup Final
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First reported by N12 · Jul 17, 2026
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German referee Bastian Dankert will lead the VAR team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, bringing extensive experience from previous World Cups and European Championships despite some past controversies. The final referee will be Slaviša Vinčić, with Dankert's VAR role underscoring FIFA's confidence in his officiating abilities.
- 01Bastian Dankert will lead the VAR team for the 2026 World Cup final.
- 02Slaviša Vinčić is appointed as the main referee for the final match.
- 03Dankert has officiated in Bundesliga since 2014 and major tournaments including 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
- 04He faced criticism for a controversial penalty call at Euro 2020 but remains highly regarded.
- 05Dankert admitted a notable error in Bundesliga involving a penalty awarded to Timo Werner.
- 06He was VAR during Argentina's 2022 World Cup opener where a penalty was awarded after VAR review.
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