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SportsPublished: 17 July 2026 at 16:37

Slovenian Referee Vincic to Officiate Sunday's Final

Slavko Vincic, a renowned Slovenian football referee, has been appointed to officiate the upcoming final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday. He has previously refereed the Champions League final and several high-profile matches.

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Appointment of Referee

Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic will officiate the tournament final between Argentina and Spain, scheduled for Sunday at Easter Road? (Īstraterfordā). In this tournament, Vincic has already taken charge of three matches, showing five yellow cards and one red card, with no penalties awarded.

Previous Experience

Last season, his highest-profile match was the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. In that game, during the last ten minutes, he issued second yellow cards to two Real Madrid players, reducing the Spanish side to nine men.

Vincic also refereed the 2023 UEFA Champions League final, where Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0. At 46 years old, the Slovenian official is considered one of the most experienced referees in Europe.

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