Referee Slavko Vincic at the center of the pitch during the Argentina vs Spain 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey.

FIFA appoints Slavko Vincic as referee for Argentina-Spain final

16. juli 2026

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FIFA confirmed Slovenian Slavko Vincic as the main referee for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. The match will be played on Sunday in New Jersey.

FIFA confirmed the appointment of Slavko Vincic as referee for the final. The Slovenian official will be assisted by his compatriots Tomás Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic.

The fourth official will be Adham Makhadmeh from Jordan, while Mohammad Alkalaf, also from Jordan, will serve as reserve assistant referee. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 16:00 Argentina time in New Jersey.

The Argentina national team trained in Atlanta after its semifinal victory over England. The delegation is now traveling to New Jersey to prepare for the decisive match against Spain.

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Initial reactions on X to FIFA's appointment of Slavko Vincic as referee for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain include praise for his experience and fairness, announcements from sports media, and some skepticism regarding his European background and prior matches involving Argentina.

Slavko Vinčić for the World Cup Final!🔥

A very experienced and respected referee. He’s been excellent in big matches before, so this feels like a solid and fair choice for such a massive game. Spain vs Argentina deserves the best. Let’s hope for a clean, drama-free final!
— BNBWT (@ilhaammmf) 17. juli 2026

Slavko Vincic
Será el árbitro que arbitre la final del Mundial entre España y Argentina!

Lo cual veo muy mal puesto que es europeo España es una selección europea partimos con ventaja... Tanto que se habla que se le ayuda a Argentina el bulo inventado... Y soy español! pic.twitter.com/gSfIKIXYno
— 藤原ハビエル💙❤️ (@fjrl_fcb_86) 17. juli 2026

¡ÁRBITRO CONFIRMADO! El esloveno Slavko Vincic dirigirá la final del Mundial entre Argentina y España.

⚡ #ESPNMundial

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— ESPN Argentina (@ESPNArgentina) 17. juli 2026

¡ÁRBITRO CONFIRMADO PARA LA FINAL DEL MUNDIAL!

🇸🇮 El esloveno Slavko Vincic será el encargado de impartir justicia en el encuentro consagratorio del próximo domingo entre Argentina y España.

🔙 Registra un recordado antecedente con la Albiceleste: fue el juez principal de la… pic.twitter.com/AN0luGlXk2
— TyC Sports (@TyCSports) 17. juli 2026

🚨🇸🇮 OFFICIAL: Slavko Vinčić will referee the FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. 🏆

👨‍⚖️ Referee: 🇸🇮 Slavko Vinčić
🚩 Assistant Referee: 🇸🇮 Tomaž Klančnik
🚩 Assistant Referee: 🇸🇮 Andraž Kovačič
📋 Fourth Official: 🇦🇪 Adham Makhadmeh
🚩 Reserve Assistant: 🇦🇪… pic.twitter.com/CLkNE1kJRV
— Alonge Babatope (@I_am_Babatope) 17. juli 2026

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