Spain Vs Argentina: FIFA Appoints Officials For 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

FIFA has appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić to officiate the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The officiating team was confirmed on FIFA’s official X account on July 17, ahead of Sunday’s match in the United States. Vinčić will be supported by fellow Slovenians Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič as first and second assistant referees, respectively. Jordan’s Adham Makhadmeh has been named fourth official, while Mohammad Alkalaf serves as reserve assistant referee. The final will be played at New York New Jersey Stadium, which holds 80,663 spectators, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 p.m. local time (8 p.m. Nigerian time). Spain reached the final by beating France in the semi-finals, while defending champions Argentina advanced with knockout wins over Egypt, Switzerland and England. Lionel Messi will lead Argentina, which seeks to defend its 2022 title.