Vinčić To Referee Spain Vs Argentina World Cup Final

Vinčić’s Historic Appointment

Slavko Vinčić, a 46‑year‑old official from Slovenia, has been chosen to preside over Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. He becomes the first Slovenian referee to reach a championship match, calling it an “incredible honor” and describing the moment as a lifelong dream for a referee. Vinčić will be joined by compatriots Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič as assistant referees, and he praised them as “good friends” and a “good team.”

Full Refereeing Squad Announced

The officiating crew for the final is made up of officials from Slovenia, Jordan, Germany, Colombia and Qatar. Their roles range from on‑field management to video review, ensuring every call is scrutinized. Below is the complete list:

• Referee: Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)
• Assistant Referee 1: Tomaž Klančnik (Slovenia)
• Assistant Referee 2: Andraž Kovačič (Slovenia)
• Fourth Official: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)
• Reserve Assistant Referee: Mohammad Al‑Kalaf (Jordan)
• Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Bastian Dankert (Germany)
• Assistant VAR: Nicolas Gallo (Colombia)
• Support VAR: Khamis Al‑Marri (Qatar)

Vinčić’s Career Highlights

Vinčić has participated in two World Cups, handling two matches in the 2022 tournament held in Qatar. He also showcased his expertise at the 2024 UEFA Champions League final, overseeing the clash between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid. Earlier in the 2026 campaign, he managed several group‑stage fixtures, including Brazil versus Morocco, Jordan versus Algeria and Mexico versus Ecuador.

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