Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic is appointed to take charge of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, multiple outlets report. Vanguard notes the decision places him among an exclusive group, stating he becomes only the 23rd referee in history to oversee a World Cup final. Times of India and the New York Post add background on Vincic’s career and a separate incident from years earlier that drew public attention beyond football.
According to these reports, Vincic was once caught up in a police raid described by outlets as involving a “sex party” and allegations that included drugs and prostitution. New York Post says he was arrested and later released without charge. Times of India similarly describes the episode as an unexpected police raid that temporarily brought him into the news for reasons unrelated to sport.
All accounts agree on the headline appointment for the 2026 final and that Vincic has experience officiating major matches. The reports differ in detail and framing about the earlier incident, but converge on the fact that police involvement occurred and that no charges were reported in the aftermath.
