FIFA names officials for Spain, Argentina World Cup final

Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will officiate the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. FIFA announced the full roster of match officials on its official X account Friday, designating Vinčić to lead the officiating team for the championship match.

The final is set to take place on Sunday at the expansive New York New Jersey Stadium, which has a capacity of 80,663 spectators. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. local time (EDT).

Vinčić will be supported by fellow Slovenians Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič as the first and second assistant referees, respectively. Jordan's Adham Makhadmeh has been appointed as the fourth official, with Mohammad Alkalaf serving as the reserve assistant referee.

Spain secured its spot in the final by defeating France in the semi-final. Meanwhile, the defending world champions, Argentina, led by star player Lionel Messi, advanced to the title decider following victories over Egypt, Switzerland, and England in the knockout stages.

This match marks the 104th and final fixture of the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup. Argentina is vying to retain the title they clinched in Qatar in 2022, while Spain aims to add a second World Cup trophy to their collection, having previously won in 2010.