Many eyes will be on New York

Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will officiate the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, marking a historic moment for Slovenian football. Vinčić, a 46-year-old from Maribor, becomes the first Slovenian referee to be given such a prestigious assignment in the sport's over 150-year history.

The timing of the final has been a point of contention, particularly for residents in New York, who are dissatisfied with the 3 PM local start time. However, FIFA had to accommodate global viewership and television rights buyers, who are predominantly based in Europe. Consequently, the match will commence at 9 PM CET (Central European Time), rather than in the middle of the night for European viewers.

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The final will also be marked by Slovenians, as FIFA has entrusted the leadership of the clash between Spain and Argentina to Slavko Vinčić, who will go down in the more than 150-year history of the game of football as the first Slovenian referee with such a privilege.

The article also briefly mentions the ongoing debate in the U.S. about the necessity of twice-yearly time changes, with a potential shift towards permanent daylight saving time. This backdrop highlights the complex logistical and scheduling decisions involved in organizing global events like the World Cup final. Vinčić faces significant responsibility, especially given the tournament's history of controversial decisions and refereeing calls, which have led some fans to dub the final "Spain vs. VARgentina."

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Fans have not in vain named the final 'the duel between Spain and VARgentina.'