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Updated Jul 2, 2026
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Raphael Claus, a Brazilian referee, was involved in controversial decisions during the USMNT vs. Bosnia World Cup match, including a disputed red card.
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Raphael Claus, a Brazilian referee, was involved in controversial decisions during the USMNT vs. Bosnia World Cup match, including a disputed red card.
Raphael Claus, a referee from Brazil, officiated the US Men's National Team's World Cup match against Bosnia, where his decisions sparked controversy. Most notably, his misapplication of VAR protocols led to Folarin Balogun receiving a wrongful red card after scoring a goal. These events have raised questions about refereeing standards and VAR use in high-profile international soccer matches.
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