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Slavko Vinčić retires after officiating 2026 World Cup final

Slavko Vinčić retirement 2026 World Cup final Slovenia Football Association IFFHS best referee

Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić, 46, announced his retirement a week after overseeing the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, where Spain beat Argentina 1‑0 in extra time. The Slovenia Football Association confirmed the decision, noting that Vinčić became the first Slovenian to referee a World Cup final and ended his career at the sport’s highest stage.

During the tournament he served as the centre referee in four matches, including the final and the Brazil‑Morocco group‑stage game. He was named the tournament’s best referee by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) and received the Giulio Campanati award in Italy. Vinčić’s career, which began in 2010, also featured finals of the UEFA Champions League (2024) and Europa League (2022). His decisive red card to Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández in stoppage time sparked controversy, but his overall performance was praised for clear disciplinary control. The retirement marks the end of a distinguished international refereeing career.

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Anthony Taylor · Giulio Campanati Award · International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) · Slavko Vinčić · Slovenia Football Association · Slovenian Football Association (NZS)

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Slavko Vinčić o sojenju finala SP: “To je tekma, v katero se zlije celotna kariera” [www.sport-tv.si]
about 2 months ago
Fact Check: Did FIFA Fire Slavko Vincic Over Argentina's Red Card? [en.tempo.co]
about 2 months ago
Árbitro esloveno que dirigió la final entre España y Argentina anuncia su retiro - Foco Informativo [focoinformativo.site]
about 2 months ago
El árbitro Slavko Vinčić cuelga el silbato tras dirigir la final del Mundial 2026 – BravoSports. Net. Ve [bravosports.net.ve]
about 2 months ago
L’arbitre Slavko Vinčić met un terme à sa carrière après la finale du Mondial 2026 [www.tripfoumi.com]
about 2 months ago
Slavko Vincic, el árbitro de la polémica final Argentina-España, anunció su retiro [datamarca.com]
about 2 months ago
Scheidsrechter van de WK-finale Slavko Vinčić kondigt zijn pensioen aan [www.gamereactor.nl]
about 2 months ago
Vinčić ob slovesu o Messiju, seks simbolu, VAR-u . . . [sportklub.n1info.si]
about 2 months ago
Sędzia finału Mistrzostw Świata Slavko Vinčić ogłasza zakończenie kariery [www.gamereactor.pl]
about 2 months ago
O árbitro da final da Copa do Mundo, Slavko Vinčić, anuncia sua aposentadoria [www.gamereactor.pt]
about 2 months ago
Louzan pone el listón más alto a los árbitros: «Hay que subir la exigencia esta temporada» [okdiario.com]
about 2 months ago
Vinčić danes na novinarski konferenci še zadnjič kot sodnik | 24ur. com [www.24ur.com]
about 2 months ago
Expusieron la verdad detrás de la renuncia del árbitro de la final entre Argentina y España ¡Escándalo total en la FIFA! [elintransigente.com]
about 2 months ago
Slavko Vinčić SE RETIRA tras pitar la Final del Mundial 2026: ¿Qué otros partidos dirigió? [www.foxsports.com.mx]
about 2 months ago
El árbitro de la final entre España y Argentina toma una decisión inesperada [redgol.cl]
about 2 months ago
El árbitro de la final del Mundial, Slavko Vinčić, anuncia su retirada [www.gamereactor.es]
about 2 months ago
2026 World Cup final referee retires from football [dailytrust.com]
about 2 months ago
Slavko Vinčić Retires After Officiating World Cup Final [www.complex.com]
about 2 months ago