Seven Brazilian referees confirmed for the Copa's second round | OneFootball

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·19 June 2026

Seven Brazilian referees confirmed for the Copa's second round

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Seven Brazilian refereeing professionals have already been assigned for the second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, with matches taking place between June 20 and 22.

This Saturday (20), Rodolpho Toski will serve as VAR Support for the match between the Netherlands and Sweden, in Group F, which will take place at 2 p.m. (Brasília time) in Houston, Texas.


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Raphael Claus will officiate his first match at the World CupCredits: FIFA Disclosure

On Sunday, the trio made up of referee Raphael Claus and assistant referees Danilo Manis and Rodrigo Figueiredo will make their debut in the competition, officiating the match between Spain and Saudi Arabia. The game is valid for Group H and will be played at 1 p.m. (Brasília time) in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The trio of Wilton Sampaio, Bruno Pires, and Bruno Boschilia will be on the field on Monday (22)Credits: FIFA Disclosure

On Monday (22), the trio of Wilton Sampaio, Bruno Boschilia, and Bruno Pires, who worked the competition’s opening match, will return to the pitch for the game between Norway and Senegal, in Group I. The match is scheduled for 9 p.m. (Brasília time) in New Jersey.

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