The report says Danilo Manis and Rodrigo Figueiredo will serve as assistant referees, with Dario Herrera of Argentina listed as the fourth official. Juan Soto of Venezuela is expected to lead the VAR operation, supported by Nicolás Gallo of Colombia.
That combination gives the match an experienced continental mix. The report describes Claus, 46, as a official since 2015, with major assignments including the 2024 Copa América final and a Copa Libertadores semi-final between River Plate and Boca Juniors.
Claus is also reportedly taking charge of his second match at this World Cup after overseeing Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
The United States are reported to have topped their group after opening with victories over Paraguay and Australia. A final-round defeat by Turkey did not prevent the hosts from finishing first, but it may give Bosnia encouragement that the American side can be disrupted.
Bosnia and Herzegovina advanced in third place, according to the report. Their campaign began with a 3-1 victory over Qatar, followed by a 4-1 loss to Switzerland. Qualification was secured through a 1-1 draw with Canada, leaving Bosnia with momentum but also defensive questions to answer.
The next storyline will be how Claus manages the match’s biggest moments: the United States’ attacking pressure, Bosnia’s response under elimination conditions, and the VAR team’s role when marginal decisions could determine who reaches the next round.