FIFA has announced the refereeing team for Brazil’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this Saturday (13), at 7 p.m.
The main referee will be 46-year-old Slavko Vincic.
Originally from Slovenia, the referee officiated nine matches in the last Champions League, including Chelsea vs. PSG in the round of 16 and Bayern vs. Real Madrid in the quarterfinals.
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Also from Slovenia, Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic will be the assistant referees.
Meanwhile, the fourth official, Sandro Schaerer, and reserve referee Stephane de Almeida are Swiss.
Brazil is in Group C of the World Cup, alongside Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.
So, excited for our debut?
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