00:00One referee, two global superstars, and 90 minutes that could define a generation.
00:07Slovenia's Slavko Vincic has been chosen to take charge of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.
00:13The moment he learned the news, the 46-year-old could not hold back his emotions.
00:17And this appointment is historic.
00:19Vincic will become the first Slovenian referee to oversee a men's World Cup final.
00:24But he is no stranger to the biggest stage.
00:26He officiated the 2024 Champions League final and the 2022 Europa League final.
00:32He also knows both finalists well.
00:35Vincic refereed Spain's Euro 2024 semifinal victory over France.
00:39And Argentina fans will remember him from their stunning 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia at the 2022 World Cup.
00:46Spain has never lost in the five matches he has officiated.
00:49For Argentina, that Saudi Arabia defeat remains the only game he has overseen.
00:54Now, with Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, and the World Cup trophy on the line, every decision will be under the
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