Referee Slavko Vincic set to officiate Spain‑Argentina World Cup final

Sunday will decide the winner of the 2026 World Cup as Spain meet Argentina at 21:00, with referee Slavko Vincic appointed to oversee the match and Lamine Yamal expected to watch from the front row. The fixture also raises the question of whether Spain can become European champions or Argentina can retain its world title. Slavko Vincic, 46, expressed emotion when FIFA announced his selection for the final, sharing the news on the governing body’s social‑media channels. He previously officiated at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, handling the Brazil‑Morocco (1‑1) and Jordan‑Algeria (1‑2) group games and the round of 32 tie between Mexico and Ecuador (2‑0). Vincic’s experience extends to the Champions League, where he refereed the 2024 final between Dortmund and Real Madrid, a match that ended 0‑2. His long‑standing career in elite tournaments underlines the confidence placed in him for the sport’s biggest stage. Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from the rest of the Spanish squad ahead of the final, according to several Spanish media outlets. Both players are expected to be available for Sunday’s clash against Argentina.

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Yamal, a right‑winger, entered the tournament recovering from an injury but has featured in every Spanish match to date. Porro, a right‑back, has been dealing with a hamstring problem but has already scored two goals in the tournament, including the decisive 2‑0 semi‑final win over France. will provide a live blog for the final, offering real‑time statistics, line‑ups and highlights for fans following the action online.

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President Donald Trump will travel to New York to attend the final, a detail confirmed by officials. FIFA president Gianni Infantino also indicated that the U.S. president will take part in the prize‑giving ceremony after the match. The outcome on Sunday will crown the 2026 World Cup champion, ending the anticipation that has built up since the tournament’s opening day.