During the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, referee Slavko Vincic reportedly experiences a malfunction with the match spray while officiating. Multiple outlets describe the incident as an embarrassing moment visible to viewers as the game proceeds. According to the coverage, the spray does not work as intended and results in Spain player coverage by foam. The reports frame the event as a technical mishap rather than a decision-related issue, and do not indicate any broader disciplinary consequences tied to the malfunction. The referee continues with the match after the incident. The accounts emphasize the public nature of the moment, given the match’s high visibility and international broadcast audience, and note that the player’s appearance is affected by the foam produced by the spraying equipment. Beyond the malfunction, the summaries provided focus on the incident itself rather than detailed match context, such as specific plays or rule calls.