Dana White criticizes FIFA production crew after World Cup final

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Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Dana White criticizes FIFA production crew after World Cup final
Summary

Dana White has shifted his opinion on his UFC production crew, now labeling them second worst in sports after observing production errors during the FIFA World Cup final on July 19. White remarked that the FIFA crew made notable mistakes, including confusing celebrities like Marco Rubio with Cristiano Ronaldo and Pharrell Williams with A$AP Rocky. His comments followed a comparison of his own team's performance at UFC 329, where they mistakenly identified Shakur Stevenson. White's critiques reflect ongoing discussions about celebrity identification at major sporting events.

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  • Dana White re-evaluates his production crew after FIFA World Cup final.
  • Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final on July 19.
  • FIFA production crew made celebrity identification mistakes.
  • White previously criticized UFC production for similar errors.
  • Comparisons between sports production crews draw attention to broadcasting standards.
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  • 2:54 AMYahoo SportsDana White moves UFC production crew to ‘second worst’ after FIFA world cup final
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Dana White no longer considers his production crew the worst in sports.

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