# Veteran Commentator Fired for World Cup Mix-Up

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Podcast: [San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-antonio-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463311)
Published: 2026-06-17T11:49:10+00:00
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Turkish broadcaster TRT fired veteran commentator Murat Ekrem Çimen after he disastrously mixed up Iran and New Zealand during live World Cup coverage, calling plays for the wrong teams and violating broadcast standards. Despite his 30+ years in sports commentary, the error was deemed “unacceptable,” leading to an official apology and his immediate removal from the rest of the tournament’s broadcasts while an investigation unfolds. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, but for Çimen, it marked a career-ending blunder under strict Turkish broadcasting rules. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b7894d908e769627

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