Vinčić will be assisted by compatriots Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic, with Jordan's Adham Makhadmeh serving as the fourth official.
Emotional Reaction to Prestigious Honour
Vinčić was seen to be very emotional after learning of his selection for the showpiece match. The appointment represents the pinnacle of a distinguished refereeing career spanning more than a decade at the international level.
Experienced Official with Impressive Record
Vinčić has been an international-listed referee for FIFA since 2010 and has officiated extensively in Slovenia's top flight as well as European competitions. He has taken charge of 72 Champions League and Europa League matches, including knockout fixtures and finals.
Most notably, he refereed the 2022 Europa League final between Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers, and the 2024 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. He has also officiated at two European Championships and two previous World Cups.
Notable Incidents and Consistency
Vinčić had not issued a single red card in 10 major international tournament fixtures until sending off Ecuador's Piero Hincapié during the round of 32 defeat to Mexico. The Arsenal defender was dismissed after an incident involving Santiago Gimenez, with Vinčić shown the red card following a review on the pitchside monitor.
Earlier in the current tournament, he officiated group stage matches between Brazil and Morocco, and Jordan and Algeria.
His selection for the final highlights FIFA's confidence in his ability to manage high-pressure matches with authority and fairness. Vinčić's experience in major European finals makes him well-equipped for what promises to be an intense and highly anticipated climax to the tournament.
The final between Spain and Argentina is expected to draw a global audience, with Vinčić and his team preparing to oversee one of the biggest occasions in world football.