FIFA has officially announced the refereeing team for the upcoming World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco. The match will be officiated by a Slovenian trio led by referee Slavko Vinčić, as confirmed by FIFA on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Vinčić, an experienced referee who has officiated at major tournaments including the UEFA Champions League and previous World Cups, will be assisted by his compatriots Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič. The fourth official will be from a different confederation, yet to be confirmed by FIFA.
The appointment comes as Morocco's national team, the Atlas Lions, prepares for their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Brazil. The match is scheduled to take place on June 15, 2026, at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Both teams have been training intensively, with Morocco focusing on recovering key players from minor injuries. The Brazilian squad, led by coach Dorival Júnior, is expected to field a strong lineup including stars like Vinícius Júnior and Neymar.
FIFA's decision to assign a European refereeing team for this high-profile encounter aims to ensure neutrality and high standards of officiating. The match is anticipated to be one of the most-watched group stage games of the tournament.
