Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic has been selected to officiate the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to an announcement from FIFA. The appointment was made on July 18, 2026, ahead of the championship game scheduled for later this month.
Vincic, 46, is an experienced international referee who has officiated at major tournaments including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. He previously refereed the 2024 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026. This marks the first time the tournament has been hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
