FIFA has officially appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić to officiate the international friendly match between Morocco and Brazil, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The announcement was made on June 10, 2026.
Vinčić, a 46-year-old referee from Slovenia, is a seasoned official with experience in major tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He will be assisted by his compatriots Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič as assistant referees.
The match is part of both teams' preparations for upcoming competitions. Morocco, the first African team to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, will face Brazil, a five-time World Cup champion, in a high-profile friendly. The game is expected to draw significant attention from fans worldwide.
Kickoff is set for 18:00 local time (22:00 GMT). The match will be broadcast internationally, with details on specific channels to be confirmed by local broadcasters.
