Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Spain vs France?

France captain Kylian Mbappe
France captain Kylian Mbappe (Image credit: Getty Images)

Who will be the referee and VAR for France versus Spain in their Euro 2024 semi-final?

Two of Europe's heavyweights meet in the competition's first semi-final in Munich on Tuesday evening, as Spain look to continue their fine form which saw them go through the group stage with a 100 per cent record before seeing off Georgia and Germany in the knockouts. 

France, meanwhile, have found the going somewhat tougher, needing penalties to beat Portugal in the quarters, while none of their players have scored a goal from open play so far in Germany. Here's a look at the officiating team for tonight's clash.

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Who is the referee for Spain vs France at Euro 2024?

Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic

Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic  (Image credit: Alamy)

Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will take charge of this match. The experienced 44-year-old has been a FIFA-listed referee since 2011, with his first taste of tournament football coming at Euro 2012. 

Vinčić referred the group stage clash between Hungary and Switzerland, plus Spain's win over Italy so far at this tournament.

His usual assistant referees Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič will run the lines for him in Munich.

Who is the VAR and fourth official for Spain vs France at Euro 2024?

Slovenian referee Nejc Kajtazovic will be the VAR

Slovenian referee Nejc Kajtazovic will be the VAR (Image credit: Alamy)

Slovakian referee Ivan Kružliak will act as the fourth official here, after he took charge of Scotland's draw against Switzerland and the Netherlands's defeat to Austria in the group stage. Aston Villa fans may remember him as the referee who - correctly - did not send Emi Martinez off during their penalty shootout win over LIlle in the Europa League this season. 

The video assistant referee will be Slovenian Nejc Kajtazovic, who was on VAR duties during last month's Champions League final at Wembley.

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For more than a decade Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor, with stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others. He is the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team.

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