Slavko Vincic to referee World Cup final between Spain and Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 7:53 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic will officiate the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday. He is the first referee from Slovenia to take charge of the final. Vincic expressed his pride in representing Slovenia at this major sporting event, highlighting the emotional significance of the match for him and his team. With extensive experience in top-level football, Vincic has previously officiated at the Champions League final and two European Championships. This final will mark his sixth career World Cup match overall.
- •Slavko Vincic officiates the World Cup final on July 17, 2026.
- •Vincic is the first Slovenian to referee a World Cup final.
- •He has refereed multiple high-stakes matches in Europe.
- •Vincic's World Cup experience includes matches in Qatar 2022.
- 8:53 AMYahoo Sports — Slovenia's Slavko Vincic to referee World Cup final
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Slovenian Referee Vincic to Officiate Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final
- 7:53 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Slavko Vincic? Spain vs Argentina referee for World Cup final
"Slavko Vincic will referee Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. FIFA has announced that the Slovenian referee will take charge of the tournament’s showpiece, with Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic his assistants.
"Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic has been officially appointed to take charge of the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, with Fabrizio Romano posting the officiating assignment.The Full O...
"Vincic will make history when he takes charge of the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 8:53 AMSlovenia's Slavko Vincic to referee World Cup final
Slavko Vincic will referee Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. FIFA has announced that the Slovenian referee will take charge of the tournament’s showpiece, with Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic his assistants.
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 8:05 AMSlovenian Referee Vincic to Officiate Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final
Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic has been officially appointed to take charge of the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, with Fabrizio Romano posting the officiating assignment.The Full O...
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 7:53 AMWho is Slavko Vincic? Spain vs Argentina referee for World Cup final
Vincic will make history when he takes charge of the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
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