Raphael Claus appointed referee for Spain v Saudi Arabia match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Raphael Claus will officiate the upcoming match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at the 2026 World Cup. The Brazilian referee, making his tournament debut, has been an international official since 2015. Claus has previously officiated at major tournaments including the 2022 World Cup and the Copa América finals. He has not officiated any prior matches involving Spain's senior national team. The match is expected to take place later this month.
- •Raphael Claus is from Brazil and debuting at the 2026 World Cup.
- •Claus has officiated multiple major international tournaments before.
- •He has never refereed a Spain match at the senior level.
- •The match between Spain and Saudi Arabia is scheduled for later this month.
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Spain v Saudi Arabia now has a referee: Brazilian and experienced
"Raphael Claus will be in charge of officiating the match between Spain and Saudi Arabia. The Brazilian referee, making his debut at the 2026 World Cup, has been an international official since 2015 an...
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