Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić, recently retired and previously appointed to oversee matches at the 2026 World Cup, has been embroiled in a scandal involving prostitution and drugs. Details emerged following his announcement to step down from his role. In 2020, Vinčić was detained in Bosnia in connection with the case, which investigated allegations of organized crime including human trafficking and drug offenses. He was subsequently released and fully cleared of any wrongdoing in the investigation. The timing of the revelations raises questions regarding the selection process for World Cup officials. Despite being exonerated, the controversy ultimately led to his retirement and removal from future FIFA assignments. The scandal casts a shadow over the integrity of football officiating.