Slovenia's Slavko Vinčić refereed the 2026 World Cup final despite Polish fans' hostility

FIFA appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić to officiate the 2026 World Cup final, despite Polish fans' hostility towards him following a controversial March match. Polish supporters had hoped Szymon Marciniak, who refereed the 2022 World Cup final, would be chosen again. The article also recalls Howard Webb, referee of the 2010 final, who faced threats and harsh criticism from Polish politicians and fans.

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