Slavko Vincic, the referee for the 2026 World Cup championship match, has stepped down from his professional duties. This announcement arrived seven days after the conclusion of the tournament held in North America.
The Slovenian official faced significant backlash regarding his management of the match, specifically concerning Argentina’s aggressive playing style during their 1-0 defeat to Spain. A pivotal moment occurred when Vincic issued a red card to Enzo Fernandez of Argentina just prior to the start of extra time.
FIFA is currently looking into the post-match confrontations that involved staff and players from both squads. In an official release, the Slovenian Football Association stated that Vincic has officially ended his career as a top-tier referee one week following his appearance at the World Cup final in the USA.
