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MAKKELIE Danny
Dutch referee appointed for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase.
Life and work
The story behind the role.
MAKKELIE Danny was appointed by FIFA as a referee for the FIFA World Cup 2026, representing the Netherlands member association in the official list published on 9 April 2026.
UEFA's official 2025/26 appointment record places Makkelie in charge of Atlético de Madrid v Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final first leg on 29 April 2026, after earlier knockout assignments including Galatasaray v Juventus and Arsenal v Leverkusen.
Achievements and distinctions
- 01
Selected for FIFA's 170-person match-official cohort for the 2026 World Cup.
- 02
Appointed to a 2025/26 UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg.
Career record
- 01
2025–26 — UEFA Champions League assignments through the semi-final first leg between Atlético de Madrid and Arsenal.
- 02
2026 — Referee, FIFA World Cup 2026.
Career and education
Teams and organisations
FIFA · Netherlands member association · UEFA Champions League
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