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Serbian referee to officiate Brazil National Team’s first match at the 2026 World Cup

FIFA announced on Wednesday morning (10) the officiating crew responsible for the Brazil National Team’s debut at the 2026 World Cup. The match, which marks the beginning of Brazil’s journey in the tournament, pits the team against Morocco this Saturday (13), at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Serbian referee Slavko Vincic will officiate the match. The official brings experience from major competitions, having overseen important matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Serbians Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic will complete the on-field crew as assistant referees. In addition, FIFA appointed Switzerland’s Sandro Schaerer as the fourth official and also assigned fellow Swiss official Stéphane de Almeida as reserve referee.

WHERE TO WATCH THE NATIONAL TEAM’S DEBUT?

For fans who don’t want to miss any detail of Brazil vs. Morocco, there are several broadcast options. Globo and SBT will air the match on free-to-air TV. In addition, SporTV (pay TV), GE TV (Globoplay), and Cazé TV (YouTube) will also show the game.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will be following every move by the Brazil National Team and will bring all the information, behind-the-scenes coverage, and a full recap of the match between Brazil and Morocco. Follow the special coverage on the website, YouTube, and social media.

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