Scandal of prostitution and drugs leads to World Cup final: Who is referee Slavko Vinčić for Argentina vs. Spain?

Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić has been selected to officiate the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, marking the first time in his career that he has been entrusted with a World Cup final match. Vinčić is 46 years old and possesses extensive experience, having officiated numerous major matches, including the 2024 Champions League final and the 2022 Europa League final. He has also previously refereed matches in the World Cup, such as Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia, England vs. Wales in Qatar 2022, and several other games in the current tournament, including encounters involving Brazil, Morocco, Algeria, and Jordan. Additionally, he has managed a match in the Egyptian Premier League. Despite his esteemed reputation, his name was previously associated with an incident involving detention without charges related to suspicions of a sex trafficking and drug smuggling network in Bosnia in 2020. However, police released him later without any charges, affirming that he was innocent and had no connection to the case. Vinčić expresses pride in being chosen to officiate the final, considering it a great honor that affirms his distinction in the field of international refereeing.