26.07.2026 21:20
Slavko Vincic, who officiated the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby in our country and most recently blew the whistle in the World Cup final, announced at the age of 46 that he has ended his refereeing career. Okan Buruk had commented about Vincic, 'I've never seen anyone this bad.'
In the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who officiated the big match, made a radical decision.
VINCIC BIDS FAREWELL TO REFEREEING
The famous 46-year-old referee Slovko Vincic announced that he has hung up his whistle and ended his refereeing career. The Slovenian referee, known for his successful officiating on the international stage, was a familiar name to Süper Lig followers. Vincic also officiated the Galatasaray - Fenerbahçe derby played in the second half of the 2024-2025 season.
A CAREER FILLED WITH ACHIEVEMENTS
Born on November 25, 1979, Slavko Vincic had been carrying the FIFA badge since 2010. Throughout his career, the Slovenian referee took part in world football's most critical matches: he officiated the 2026 World Cup final, the 2024 UEFA Champions League final, and the 2022 UEFA Europa League final.
OKAN BURUK ON VINCIC: ''I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYONE THIS BAD''
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk, commenting on the experienced referee after the derby in the 2024-2025 season, said, "Slavko Vincic did not listen at all because the fourth official was Turkish. The fourth official said there was a handball. Honestly, I have never seen such a bad performance."