Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterCo-hosts Mexico return to the Mexico City Stadium on Tuesday to face Ecuador in the World Cup Round of 32, looking to extend their tournament run.Javier Aguirres side advanced seamlessly from Group A, but now meet a miserly and unpredictable Ecuador squad that reached the knockout rounds as one of the top third-place finishers. No doubt the Ecuadoreans will be energised by their recent 21 victory over Germany, too.The winner of this all-Latin American matchup will secure a spot in the round of 16 - but who will be doing the officiating?Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kExperienced official to referee Mexico vs EcuadorSlovenian referee Slavko Vincic will take charge of Mexico vs Ecuador, his third game at the 2026 World Cup.The 46-year-old has already officiated two matches at the tournament: Brazils 1-1 draw with Morocco in New Jersey and Algeria's 2-1 win over Jordan. You may like Mexico vs Ecuador prediction as co-hosts seek to use home advantage in Round of 32 Who is the referee for Czech Republic vs Mexico? How to watch Mexico vs Ecuador for FREE The experienced Slovenian official is well-accustomed to high-profile fixtures, notably overseeing Real Madrid's 2-0 triumph against Borussia Dortmund in the 2024 Champions League final at Wembley.He remained heavily involved in elite European club matches this past season, most notably refereeing the thrilling quarter-final second leg where Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Chelsea supporters will also recognise him; he was the man in the middle for their 3-0 round-of-16 second-leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, as well as their 3-0 victory against Barcelona during the league phase.While he handed out six yellows and two reds during that hectic Bayern-Real Madrid clash, he typically maintains a more reserved approach.Across 27 matches refereed since the start of the 2025/26 campaign, tracking data shows he has issued 106 yellow cards and five red cards. This translates to an average of roughly 3.9 bookings per match and a sending-off every five games.TOPICSMexicoEcuadorJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
