For players, the chance to participate in a World Cup final is the pinnacle of their career and the same is true for referees and other officials in such tournaments.
Polish official Syzmon Marciniak will take charge of the final following strong performances in officiating France vs Denmark in the group stage as well as Argentina vs Australia in the last-16. Having experience refereeing both teams left in the tournament means that he is well placed to officiate the final match.
Marciniak was considered the favourite to be given the nod for the final. Also in the running were Mexican referee Cesar Ramos and the American Ismael Elfath, with the latter available after the country of his birth, Morocco were knocked out. The former, meanwhile, may not be considered due to having Spanish as his first language which would make it easier to communicate with the Argentina players.
