FIFA releases footage of the final from referee Vinčić’s camera
Slovenian Slavko Vinčić reached the peak of his career this summer, having served as the head referee for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. This year’s World Cup was held in Canada, Mexico and the USA, with Spain triumphing 1:0 in New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time.
Slovenian Slavko Vinčić reached the peak of his career this summer, having served as the head referee for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
This year’s World Cup was held in Canada, Mexico and the USA, with Spain triumphing 1:0 in New Jersey.
Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time.
The match was tense, and a red card was also shown to Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández.
After almost a month, FIFA has released footage from the camera of the 46-year-old referee from Maribor.
The released footage is almost five minutes long and shows several scenes from the final.
There are moments when Vinčić speaks with Lionel Messi and asks him to calm down Leandro Paredes, who had been booked with a yellow card. There is also footage of the referee with US President Donald Trump, as well as scenes with Spanish star Dani Olmo.
After the match, Olmo can be seen and heard congratulating the Slovenian referee on his performance in the final and wishing him all the best. Meanwhile, Vinčić tells the Spaniard that after the final he will retire from active refereeing.
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🤯🇦🇷🇪🇸 FIFA releases the referee’s POV from the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.
— 120 ZONE | Football (@120zone) August 14, 2026
Cameras, conversations and plays seen literally from inside the pitch. 🎥⚽
We’ve never experienced a World Cup final like this. pic.twitter.com/xKcG2SW3CO
