Sunday, 21 June 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Match 38: Spain - Saudi Arabia (discussion)

After Sampaio and Abatti, it's Raphael Claus turn, third Brazilian referee at 2026 World Cup. 

 

Match #38
Group H
21 June 2026, 18:00 CET
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
SPAIN - SAUDI ARABIA 
Referee: Raphael Claus BRA 
Assistant Referee 1: Danilo Manis BRA
Assistant Referee 2: Rodrigo Figueiredo BRA 
Fourth Official: Andrés Rojas COL
Reserve AR : Alexander Guzman COL 
Video Assistant Referee: Nicolas Gallo COL
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Erik Miranda MEX
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 :Guillermo Pacheco MEX
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6 comments:

  1. mcvans51121 June 2026 at 17:30

    Mr Claus looking a tad sunburned

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    1. Peter21 June 2026 at 17:45

      Honestly, I've been thinking for days while looking at all the FIFA photos that not a single referee looks good in any of them. They definitely look more photogenic in real life ...

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  2. Oliver21 June 2026 at 18:31

    Good YC on 30’ - delayed but clear

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  3. Filip_MNE21 June 2026 at 18:32

    Good decision to give first YC after advantage

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  4. Referee198521 June 2026 at 19:25

    In a game that has been super easy to referee, claus has somehow picked out 2 yellows for barely anything.

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  5. Ref Fot21 June 2026 at 19:32

    Second yellow card issued becouse of dissent. Very correct!

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