Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:52am on 17 Jul 2026,Friday Sports
FIFA has appointed experienced Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19. The appointment makes Vinčić the first Slovenian referee to oversee a FIFA World Cup final, marking a historic milestone in his career. A FIFA-listed international referee since 2010, Vinčić has previously handled major matches, including the 2024 UEFA Champions League final. He will be assisted by fellow Slovenians Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič, with Jordan's Adham Makhadmeh serving as the fourth official. (PC: AP)
