Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić to officiate Argentina vs. Spain World Cup final

Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić has been appointed to officiate the final match between Argentina and Spain, scheduled for Sunday at the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. This marks Vinčić's fourth assignment in the current World Cup, highlighting his prominence in officiating major international fixtures.

Vinčić's previous matches in this tournament include group stage games between Brazil and Morocco, and Jordan and Algeria, as well as a round of 16 match between Mexico and Ecuador. His selection for the final underscores FIFA's confidence in his abilities to manage high-stakes encounters.

A FIFA referee since 2010, Vinčić brings significant experience to the final. Notably, he officiated the 2024 Champions League final, where Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund. His World Cup history also includes refereeing Argentina in their opening match defeat against Saudi Arabia at the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Assisting Vinčić will be his compatriots Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič, with Adham Makhadmeh of Jordan serving as the fourth official. The final is set to kick off at 3:00 PM local time (7:00 PM GMT) and will be available for live coverage on the publication's platforms.