The referee in Spain vs Saudi Arabia will be the same as the one in the Copa America 2024 final in Miami. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP

Spain and Uruguay will both look for their first wins in the FIFA World Cup 2026 when the two face off in their group-stage match in Atlanta on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia comes into the game after a 1-1 draw with Uruguay, while Spain was held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde.

Who is the referee in Spain vs Saudi Arabia at FIFA World Cup 2026?

Brazilian official Raphael Claus is the referee in Spain vs Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

An official FIFA referee since 2015, Claus was previously included in the 2022 World Cup list. Apart from that, he has refereed in several international competitions, such as the 2021 Copa América and the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

However, the most high-profile match for Claus in recent times has been the Copa America 2024 final between Argentina and Colombia, which Lionel Messi and Co. won in the United States of America.

Full list of match officials, referee and VAR in Spain vs Saudi Arabia:

• Referee: Raphael Claus (Brazil)
• Assistant Referee 1: Danilo Manis (Brazil)
• Assistant Referee 2: Rodrigo Figueiredo (Brazil)
• Fourth Official: Andrés Rojas (Colombia)
• Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Andrés Rojas (Colombia)

Published on Jun 21, 2026