Zwayer to officiate Türkiye-France match, Dingert on VAR

UEFA announced that Felix Zwayer will referee the Türkiye-France match to be played on 25 September at Kocaeli Stadium at 21:45. Assistants Robert Kempter and Nikolai Kimmeyer, fourth official Florian Badstübner; VAR Christian Dingert, AVAR Johann Pfeifer.

Christian Dingert will be the VAR referee for the match. Dingert was the referee who came to the fore with Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk's 'axle' remarks. The match will start at 21:45.

Türkiye-France Match News Series

26 Sept 2026 08:17 Uğurcan Çakır sent off in France match In Türkiye's 1-0 defeat to France, Uğurcan Çakır was sent off in the 86th minute after a VAR review. Altay Bayındır came on in the goalkeeper's place.

25 Sept 2026 00:54 Montella says they can compete with everyone after France defeat The national football team lost 1-0 to France at home in the UEFA Nations League A. Head coach Vincenzo Montella said, 'This match showed that we can compete with everyone.'

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25 Sept 2026 07:06 Zidane says Türkiye will cause them problems French national team coach Zinedine Zidane said Türkiye will cause them problems. Zidane also praised Arda Güler.

23 Sept 2026 12:05 Zwayer to officiate Türkiye-France match, Dingert on VAR UEFA announced that Felix Zwayer will referee the Türkiye-France match to be played on 25 September at Kocaeli Stadium at 21:45. Assistants Robert Kempter and Nikolai Kimmeyer, fourth official Florian Badstübner; VAR Christian Dingert, AVAR Johann Pfeifer.

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