Rafał Rostkowski
- Jul 17
Slavko Vinčić appointed for World Cup final as Szymon Marciniak's tournament ends after two group matches
FIFA has named Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, while Poland's Szymon Marciniak, the 2022 final referee, leaves the tournament after only two group-stage matches.
- Jul 14
Marciniak waits on FIFA final decision as Collina admiration fuels historic double bid at 2026 World Cup
Szymon Marciniak was not assigned to either World Cup semi-final, leaving the Polish referee in contention for the 19 July final or the third-place match after French officials were ruled out by their team's progress.