The referee who will officiate the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been officially announced.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the final match between Spain and Argentina will be officiated by Slovenian FIFA referee Slavko Vinčić.
Additionally, Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela has been appointed to oversee the third-place play-off match between France and England.
The third-place match between France and England is scheduled to take place on the night of July 18-19, beginning at 01:00 Baku time. The final showdown between Spain and Argentina will follow on July 19, with kickoff set for 23:00 Baku time.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marks a significant milestone in football history as the first tournament to feature an expanded format of 48 teams. This expansion aims to increase global participation and engagement in the sport's most prestigious international competition.
