Profile of Slavko Vincic, Referee for the 2026 World Cup Final Between Spain and Argentina

This article profiles Slavko Vincic, the 46-year-old Slovenian referee appointed to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium. He is the first person from Slovenia to referee a World Cup final. Vincic, who also officiated the 2024 Champions League final, expressed shock and pride upon receiving the appointment. The article details his experience, including his role in Spain's Euro 2024 semi-final win, the 2022 Europa League final, and his handling of a controversial Champions League match involving Real Madrid. It also notes his previous World Cup matches, including Argentina's loss to Saudi Arabia in 2022. His assistant referees and VAR officials are also listed.

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Profile of Slavko Vincic, Referee for the 2026 World Cup Final Between Spain and ArgentinaSoccer - The AthleticWesternJul 19, 03:45 AM UTC

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