FIFA names officials for Brazil's World Cup opener; check it out | OneFootball

FIFA has announced the officiating crew for Brazil’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this Saturday (13), at 7 p.m.

The main referee will be 46-year-old Slavko Vincic, from Slovenia.

Among the most notable matches he has officiated recently are Bayern’s 4-3 win over Real Madrid and PSG’s 3-0 win over Chelsea in last season’s Champions League.

Vincic also refereed the 2023/2024 Champions League final, when Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0.

At the last World Cup, he officiated two group-stage matches: perhaps the tournament’s biggest shock, Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 win over Argentina, as well as England’s 3-0 win over Wales.

Also from Slovenia, Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic will be the assistant referees.

Meanwhile, the fourth official, Sandro Schaerer, and reserve referee Stephane de Almeida are Swiss.

Brazil are in Group C of the World Cup, alongside Morocco, Scotland and Haiti.

So, excited for our opener?

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