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Brazilian referees officiate knockout matches in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 8:08 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Brazilian referees officiate knockout matches in World Cup

Summary

Brazilian referees will feature prominently in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, July 1. Raphael Claus is set to referee the match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, kickoff at 9 p.m. (Brasília time). Danilo Manis and Rodrigo Figueiredo will serve as assistants. Additionally, Rodolpho Toski will act as Assistant Video Referee (AVAR) for the match between Belgium and Senegal, scheduled for 5 p.m. (Brasília time) at Seattle Stadium. Recent officiating by Brazilian referees included a match where Morocco qualified for the Round of 16 against the Netherlands.

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Key Details

•Raphael Claus officiates USA vs. Bosnia match
•Match in San Francisco Bay Area Stadium at 9 p.m.
•Rodrigo Figueiredo and Danilo Manis as assistants
•Rodolpho Toski serves as AVAR for Belgium vs. Senegal
•Previous officiating helped Morocco advance to knockout stage

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8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Cup knockout stage to feature Brazilian referees this Wednesday (1st)

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Brazilian refereeing will remain in action this Wednesday (1st) in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup. FIFA has appointed Raphael Claus to officiate the match between the United States and Bosnia a...
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