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What's it like to be the World Cup final referee?

What's it like to be the World Cup final referee?
BBC Sport Tuesday 06 October 2026, 13:35 UTC 1 min read
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Slavko Vincic, who refereed the 2026 World Cup final, reveals what it's like to take charge of the biggest game in football.

Slavko Vincic, who refereed the 2026 World Cup final, reveals what it's like to take charge of the biggest game in football.
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