Slavko Vincic announces retirement one week after Spain-Argentina World Cup final

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·28 luglio 2026

Slavko Vincic announces retirement one week after Spain-Argentina World Cup final

Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic has announced his retirement, according to L'Équipe. The news comes a week after he oversaw Spain's 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina in the World Cup final.

The 46-year-old delivered a mixed display, initially taking a lenient line with Argentina before dismissing Enzo Fernandez at the end of normal time.

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He bows out at the summit, ending his international career with the biggest assignment of his life.

Vincic began officiating in 2000 and has been a FIFA referee since 2010, working at Euro 2021 and Euro 2024 as well as the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

The Maribor-born official took charge of the 2024 Champions League final and became the first Slovenian to referee a World Cup final. He shed tears upon being appointed to the showpiece.

Source: L'Équipe