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Slavko Vincic Retires After Refereeing 2026 World Cup Final
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Slavko Vincic, a 46-year-old Slovenian referee, has retired after officiating the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The Football Association of Slovenia announced his retirement in a statement.
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Slavko Vincic Retires After Refereeing 2026 World Cup Final
Slavko Vincic, a veteran Slovenian referee, has retired after officiating the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The 46-year-old referee took center stage as the head referee for the final match at MetLife Stadium on July 19. One week after the event, the Football Association of Slovenia (NZS) announced Vincic's retirement in an official statement. The NZS confirmed the end of Vincic's storied career in a release on its official website. Vincic's retirement marks the end of a remarkable career in refereeing, which spanned several years. The exact details of his retirement, including the reason for his decision, were not disclosed in the statement.
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