FIFA supports referee Raphael Claus following Trump's criticism
Compare the reporting
Discrepancy in the nature of the FIFA intervention and the official stance.
Open the listed sources to review each publisher’s original wording.
Story essentials
FIFA, Raphael Claus, Donald Trump
Global
July 6, 2026
Show 1 more
This page is produced by collecting and structuring multiple public reports. Sections based only on reporting or testimony affect the displayed assessment, and the page is updated when new information is identified.
About this article
COMPAMIR Editorial Team
The COMPAMIR editorial team brings together public reporting and links to the original coverage. We update the page as new information emerges.
Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/7/2026, 6:40:28 AM
FIFA has expressed full support for referee Raphael Claus. US President Donald Trump questioned the referee's integrity after a red card decision. FIFA maintains confidence in Claus's professionalism.
- Earlier version 17/7/2026, 5:40:31 AM
Read next
Prioritized by shared people, places, and events.
Record-breaking heat waves in Europe in 2026
Europe experienced multiple heat waves in 2026, with temperatures exceeding 40°C. Preliminary reports suggest approximately 10,000 excess deaths associated with the heat. The heat caused infrastructure damage, wildfires, and worsened drought conditions.