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Slavko Vinčić Retires After Making History at the 2026 World Cup Final

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Slavko Vinčić has brought his refereeing career to a close just one week after taking charge of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, marking the end of one of European football's most distinguished officiating careers.

The 46-year-old Slovenian oversaw Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — a match that cemented his place in football history as the first Slovenian referee ever to officiate a World Cup final.

Slovenian Football Association pays tribute

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