Spain vs. Argentina: Who Will Officiate the 2026 World Cup Final?
The grand showdown is approaching: Spain and Argentina are set to compete for the title in the World Cup final. SPOX reveals which referee will lead the decisive match.
The World Cup is reaching its climax: Spain and Argentina will battle for the title in the final. After 103 World Cup matches have been played, the new world champion will be determined on Sunday, July 19th, starting at 9 PM German time at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
SPOX details which referee will officiate the final match.
Spain vs. Argentina, Referee: Who Will Officiate the 2026 World Cup Final?
At the biggest football game of the year, Slavko Vincic will be in the spotlight: The Slovenian has been appointed as the referee for the World Cup final. The 46-year-old has already officiated three matches in this tournament, including the group stage games Brazil vs. Morocco and Jordan vs. Algeria, as well as the Round of 16 match between Mexico and Ecuador. During these games, he issued a total of seven yellow cards and sent one player off.
The official will be supported by his compatriots Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic, who will serve as assistant referees on the sidelines. Adham Majmhadeh from Jordan will act as the fourth official, and Mohammad Alkalaf, also from Jordan, will be the fifth official.
The refereeing team is completed by the VAR team consisting of Bastian Dankert (Germany), Nicolas Gallo (Colombia), and Khamis Al Marri (Qatar).
| Role | Name | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Head Referee | Slavko Vincic | Slovenia |
| Assistant Referee | Tomaz Klancnik | Slovenia |
| Assistant Referee | Andraz Kovacic | Slovenia |
| Fourth Official | Adham Majmhadeh | Jordan |
| Fifth Official | Mohammad Alkalaf | Jordan |
| VAR Official | Bastian Dankert | Germany |
| VAR Official | Nicolas Gallo | Colombia |
| VAR Official | Khamis Al Marri | Qatar |
Spain vs. Argentina, Referee: Who Will Officiate the 2026 World Cup Final? Broadcast on TV and Livestream
You have several options to follow the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina live today. The ZDF will broadcast the match on free-to-air television, starting with pre-match coverage at 7:30 PM. Moderator Katrin Müller-Hohenstein will guide you through the evening, supported by experts Friederike Kromp, Christian Streich, Christoph Kramer, and Per Mertesacker. Jochen Breyer will serve as the commentator.
Alternatively, the encounter can be watched for free via livestream on sportstudio.de or in the ZDF media library.
MagentaTV will also show the final live. The Telekom service holds the rights to all World Cup matches and will feature commentator Wolff Fuss for the final. However, a paid subscription is required for access.
Spain vs. Argentina, Referee: Who Will Officiate the 2026 World Cup Final? Live Ticker for the Final
For those who cannot watch the World Cup final live on TV, SPOX will ensure you don't miss anything. The live ticker will provide all goals, highlights, and key moments between Spain and Argentina in real-time.
Spain vs. Argentina, Referee: Who Will Officiate the 2026 World Cup Final? Key Information
| Encounter | Spain vs. Argentina |
|---|---|
| Competition | World Cup 2026 |
| Match Stage | Final |
| Date | July 19, 2026 |
| Time | 9 PM |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (USA) |
| TV | MagentaTV, ZDF |
| Livestream | MagentaTV, sportstudio.de |
| Live Ticker | SPOX |
Spain vs. Argentina, Referee: Who Will Officiate the 2026 World Cup Final? All World Cup Encounters
| World Cup | Match | Round |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Argentina 2:1 Spain | Group Stage |
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