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🤣
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you on everything except your choice of words for the last sentence… a little too similar to another phrase…..
DeleteTop Performance by Slavko Vinčić! Very much convincing energy
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