FIFA Appoints Referee for Spain vs Argentina Final

FIFA has announced the officiating team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which will feature Spain and Argentina. The match is set to take place on Sunday at 3:00 PM local time (EDT) at a stadium in New Jersey, with a capacity of 80,663.

Slovenian referee Slavko Vin will officiate the final, assisted by fellow Slovenian officials Toma Klan as the first assistant referee and Andra Kova as the second assistant referee. Adham Makhadmeh from Jordan has been named the fourth official, while Mohammad Alkalaf will serve as the reserve assistant referee.

Spain secured their place in the final by defeating France in the semi-finals, while Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, reached the title decider following a knockout victory over Egypt. This final will mark the 104th fixture of the FIFA World Cup, which has expanded to include 48 teams, with Argentina seeking to retain the title they won in Qatar 2022, while Spain aims to add to their 2010 World Cup triumph.