
17 July 2026
Legs Shaking: The Referee Who Will Ref Sunday's Final
Slovenian official Slavko Vinčić has opened up on the moment FIFA told him he would take charge of the World Cup Final.
When FIFA made the call, Slavko Vinčić's legs could barely hold him up. According to beIN Sports, the Slovenian referee described a visceral, overwhelming emotional reaction upon learning he would be the man in the middle for Sunday's World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.
Vinčić becomes one of the small group of officials who will have their names etched into the history of the tournament, taking charge of the biggest match in football at the New York New Jersey stadium.
For a referee, reaching a World Cup Final is the pinnacle of the profession, and Vinčić's candid admission of shaking legs gives a rare, human glimpse into what that moment actually feels like on the inside.
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