FIFA names refereeing team for Brazil's 2026 World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
FIFA has appointed Slavko Vincic as the main referee for Brazil’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 13 at 7 p.m. The officiating crew includes Slovenian assistants Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic. Swiss officials Sandro Schaerer and Stephane de Almeida will serve as the fourth official and reserve referee, respectively. Brazil is set to compete in Group C alongside Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.
- •Slavko Vincic is the main referee for Brazil's opener.
- •Match will take place on June 13 at 7 p.m.
- •Brazil is in Group C with Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.
- •Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic are assistant referees.
- •Sandro Schaerer and Stephane de Almeida are Swiss officials.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA confirm officials for Brazil's Cup opener, find out
"FIFA has announced the refereeing team for Brazil’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this Saturday (13), at 7 p.m. The main referee will be 46-year-old Slavko Vincic.Originally from Sloveni...
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