Slavko Vinčić about to officiate a potentially hot Round of 32 game, Mexico - Ecuador. It will be his third appearance at 2026 World Cup.
Match #79
Round of 32
1 July 2026, 03:00 CET
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
MEXICO - ECUADOR
Referee: Slavko Vinčić SVN
Assistant Referee 1: Tomaž Klančnik SVN
Assistant Referee 2: Andraž Kovačič SVN
Fourth Official: Mustapha Ghorbal ALG
Reserve AR: Mokrane Gourari ALG
Video Assistant Referee: Bastian Dankert GER
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Willy Delajod FRA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Mahmoud Ashour EGY
No sanctions for that at 20’ is absurd. Complete and total insanity.
ReplyDeleteFor the foul or reaction?
DeleteThe foul, absolutely not. Jimenez launches himself around the Ecuador player completely off balance and leaves his feet of his own choice. Foul call is fine, but no chance it’s anything more.
No not for the foul, it’s a careless foul. I mean for the reaction by the players and benches. Every single person from the technical area sprinted up to the touch line screaming and waving their arms. Looks absolutely terrible.
DeleteIt was not even a foul. He thinks about the circus about it… all the mexican bench is on the line… also the players on field running at Vincic… shouting and making harsh gestures… no one even got a card…
DeleteWell said
DeleteJust making sure, cuz that was an absolute nothing foul (if it even was one) and that reaction was utterly ridiculous.
DeleteI don’t think the lack of a card will be detrimental going forward, but I do agree someone should’ve seen card on that.
A card? With the FIFA philosophy at this tournament? I would have much rather have seen some better player management.
DeleteIn a UEFA competition at least one person from each bench would’ve been sent off. Maybe not if it was Vincic refereeing though…
DeleteThat’s fair, but a simple foul at midfield turned into a minute plus of yelling and player management because of the ridiculous overreaction. That’s a perfect opportunity to shut all that nonsense down with a card. Not 100% necessary, I just think that reaction deserves 1 to someone
DeleteImportant to also consider the atmosphere here, very high energy charged home atmosphere and must also consider this in terms of the response of the Mexico bench/staff
DeleteGreat onside decision by ar1 for goal in 22
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly what Collina wants for game management. A bit of drama from the Mexican player not bought by the referee.
ReplyDeleteVery well handled situation at 20'
ReplyDeleteWell handled? Do we just not give misconduct to occupants of the technical area anymore? Laws be gone?
DeleteMassive overreaction by both benches
DeleteCrazy overreaction. Has to be dealt with very harshly.
DeleteHe successfuly deescalated potentially heated situation. I think harsher or stricter approach would on contrary fueled more tension and nervousness
DeleteAgree, for me he took into understanding the feeling, intensity created by the atmosphere in the stadium. Very firm with both players whilst the line for optics could have gone either way, they will be happy with his control using the FIFA philosophy.
DeleteHe has their buy in, even to the extent of his apology for the early whistle
ReplyDeleteIn terms of game management, this shows the trust the players have in him to accept the apology.
DeleteUnfortunate obstruction of play from the referee on 22 minutes.
ReplyDeleteMissed caution very clear reckless 30’
ReplyDeleteMissed YC for Valencia
ReplyDeleteThis game is Toughest to ref so far this would cup! All emotions are out and intensity and speed which game is going is unbelievable! Slavko Vinčić Deserved applause they he handled so far without card
ReplyDeleteI will never understand praising a referee for “managing” clear misconduct without issuing a card. I’m beating a dead horse complaining about the lack of misconduct being given in this World Cup but I will never defend ignoring the laws.
Delete@RAPenjoyer, the point Damir is making, using the FIFA philosophy at this World Cup, many referees have struggled to maintain control without the use of disciplinary action. You have to show great admiration when control can be maintained without it, it is in the referee’s toolbox yet on the biggest stage, they are being asked to manage without one of our main tools.
DeleteFirst YC rather soft IMO.
ReplyDeleteSofter than the one at 30’ by Valencia
DeleteAgree but FIFA philosophy then it seems correct, many referees seem to show a YC early in the second half usually when the foul doesn’t quite meet the bar set in the first half. Since this happened at 45+2, then it is consistent for me with how it has been used this tournament.
DeleteVery good YC at 47'
ReplyDeleteIf you look at the ECU player's face on the replay, he intended the hard foul
DeleteVery good first half, but as we say, soccer is a game of two halves.
ReplyDeleteThen right before the end he had great chance to shoe YC to even things with Gallardo's foul.
ReplyDeleteBut we can all agree that tough 2nd half for sure will be.
As someone who is not Vinčić's greatest fan, I must say that his overall performance in first half was admirable, despite my disagreement with his decisions in two YC situations.
ReplyDeleteI’m not his biggest fan either - he’s having an excellent world cup and looks favourite for the final currently
DeleteWhat would you put your percentage of the final being officiated by a UEFA ref versus any other confederation?
DeleteJust be careful of the politics, that will have as much of a say, as much as merit on who actually deserves it based on performances.
DeleteDespite the potential for a second half with high tension and potential difficulty, it has not happened that way. For me, Mexico happy to give possession to ECU but defensively solid. Not many big moments for me nor the tension of the first half (must give credit to the management of the match that has guaranteed his control in the second).
ReplyDeleteHaven’t had the chance to watch the game closely but at 77’ game heading to a relative sedate ending from the frantic start.
Another covering the mouth...
ReplyDeleteStupid move from a top player
ReplyDeleteCorrect RC
ReplyDeletePotential VC missed at 97'
ReplyDeleteCorrect intervention by VAR for covering mouth. Vincic's announcement not even close to Barton's, although he used exact same words 😂
ReplyDeleteThat announcement by Barton went completely viral worldwide🤣
DeleteTop Performance by Slavko Vinčić! Very much convincing energy
ReplyDeleteOT
ReplyDelete100% correct VAR intervention in Germany - Paraguay game, Collina explains.
https://inside.fifa.com/refereeing/news/pierluigi-collina-fifa-world-cup-time-wasting-injuries-red-cards
This is interesting to worrying:
Delete"The number of players’ injuries has dramatically decreased and there have been very few cases where the intervention of medical staff has been requested."
Instead, we see players who don't want to be treated because they don't want to leave the field for a minute. I'm curious about the effects on amateur football.
"This is especially the case when the tactic aims to prevent the opposing goalkeeper from being able to defend the goal."
I keep thinking it's wrong, inventing new rules without any need or justification. The LotG clearly know no difference between the goalkeeper and the other field players. Otherwise there would still be protection through the goal area.
This is another burden to the World Cup referees who have to implement such rules and therefore have difficulty controlling and managing manches
He impeded the progress of the goalkeeper. Has nothing to do with new guidelines, special rules or anything.
Delete@VG, which is not punishable by law per se
DeleteImpeding the progress of an opponent is factually an offence and punishable. Otherwise you don’t say he impeded the progress… You just say no foul then.
DeleteThe best possible knock out performance delivered last night from Vincic in so hard game. He can go very deep in this tournament!
ReplyDeleteWhere are the trolls from after the Brazil-Morocco m4atch? EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE
ReplyDeleteI tried to tell people!
DeleteArgentina-Colombia QF next for Vincic?
Vinčić was simply flawless. I really enjoyed watching his performance. He was in complete control from start to finish and never allowed the players’ behaviour to influence his decisions. A truly outstanding performance. Very well done!
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