Slavko Vincic appointed to referee Spain-Argentina World Cup final

Slavko Vincic will referee today’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, marking his fourth appearance at this year’s tournament. The Slovenian official previously oversaw group‑stage matches featuring Brazil, Morocco, Jordan and Algeria, as well as the round‑of‑32 clash between Mexico and Ecuador, where he drew attention for dismissing Piero Hincapie under the “Vinicius‑Prestianni law.” Vincic, on the international circuit since 2010, also officiated two games at the Qatar World Cup, including Argentina’s shock defeat to Saudi Arabia.

Spain hold a strong record under his supervision, remaining unbeaten in five matches, with his portfolio featuring their Euro 2024 win over France and the Champions League final in which Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund. For today’s showpiece, Vincic will be supported by fellow Slovenians Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic, while Jordan’s Adham Makhadmeh serves as fourth official. His appointment underscores FIFA’s trust in his experience for the tournament’s biggest stage.