World Cup Final Referee, Vincic Ends Career After Spain vs Argentina Clash
- One week after the World Cup final in the USA, Slavko Vincic announced his retirement from professional refereeing, concluding his historic career at the top of international football.
- Before retiring, Vincic refereed the 2024 Champions League final where Real Madrid secured their 15th title and the 2022 Europa League final, establishing himself as a top-tier official.
- At this summer's World Cup, Vincic oversaw four matches including Brazil's Group C opener and Mexico's 2-0 victory over Ecuador, while also officiating the 2024 Spain-France semi-final.
- Vincic faced criticism for his handling of the World Cup final where Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in extra time; he sent off Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in stoppage time.
- Fifa is investigating post-match scenes that included Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes throwing Gavi to the ground, though the Spanish star revealed he does not want Paredes suspended.
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World Cup final referee Slavko Vinčić makes major career decision one week after Spain-Argentina final
Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić has retired after officiating the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, ending a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades. Despite criticism over his handling of Spain’s victory over Argentina, no evidence linked his retirement to the controversy. Vinčić leaves the game after refereeing major UEFA finals, two World Cups, and achieving football’s highest officiating honour.
The referee Slavko Vincic announced his withdrawal from football, after directing the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, where he received harsh criticism for tolerating the abrupt game of the Albiceleste. In total, the Slovenian pitched four games in the tournament, including the victory of Mexico (2-0) over Ecuador in the eighth round, in which he showed the red card to the Ecuadorian Piero Hincapie for covering his mouth while …
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Just a few weeks ago Slavko Vincic experienced the highlight of his career with the World Cup final. Now the Slovenian withdraws.
Vincic's international career began in 2010 and has since accumulated experience in competitions organised by UEFA and FIFA
The Slovenian judge withdrew from the activity, eight days after imparting justice in the party that crowned Spain as the new planetary champion. Prior to that commitment, the international press revealed that his appointment by Pierluigi Collina uncomfortable the president of FIFA.
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