FIFA Appoints Referee for the 2026 World Cup Final Between Spain and Argentina
FIFA has appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić to officiate the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium. Vinčić is a highly experienced official who has previously managed major UEFA finals and matches involving both competing nations.
Why it matters
The World Cup Final is the most-watched sporting event globally, and the selection of the officiating crew is a significant point of interest for fans and analysts.
FIFA Appoints Referee for the 2026 World Cup Final Between Spain and Argentina FIFA has officially named the referee who will oversee the biggest match of the tournament. The referee for the World Cup Final has been confirmed
FIFA has announced the officiating crew for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, where Spain and Argentina will battle for football's biggest prize.
The match, scheduled for Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, will be officiated by Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić , one of Europe's most experienced officials.
He will be assisted by fellow Slovenians Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič , while Adham Makhadmeh of Jordan has been appointed as the fourth official.
The World Cup Final will be Vinčić's fourth assignment at the 2026 tournament.
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