Slavko Vincic, a Slovenian referee, will officiate the 2022 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday, making him the first Slovenian to referee a World Cup final.

The 46-year-old, known for his experience in elite European football, has previously officiated high-profile matches such as the 2024 Champions League final and Euro 2024 semi-finals.Vincic expressed immense pride in representing Slovenia at the global event, describing the honor as 'something only a dream for a referee.

' His career includes assignments at two European Championships and a World Cup debut in 2022, where he controversially officiated Argentina's opening match against Saudi Arabia.

Despite a past incident involving a 2020 police raid in Bosnia linked to a 'sex party,' Vincic clarified he was a witness to the event and had no involvement.Slovenian football officials confirmed the story was a series of unfortunate circumstances.The final will mark his sixth World Cup match and fourth assignment in the tournament, following games involving Brazil, Algeria, and Mexico.