WC 2026 ⚽ · 17 July 2026

Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee 2026 World Cup final between Spain, Argentina

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FIFA has chosen Slavko Vinčić to officiate the 2026 World Cup Final, marking his fourth game at the tournament. His assistant referees will be Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič, with Adham Makhadmeh from Jordan as the fourth official. The final match will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 July 2026 at 11:16

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