Argentina and Switzerland tied as Embolo sent off in controversial VAR review

In a match between Argentina and Switzerland, Breel Embolo was red-carded in the 72nd minute after a VAR review which overturned a yellow card for Leandro Paredes. The incident occurred with the score tied at 1-1, shortly after Switzerland had equalized through Dan Ndoye. The decision arose amidst heated debate over whether Embolo's fall was a dive or legitimate. Argentina later secured a 3-1 victory in extra time with goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez, but the controversies surrounding Embolo's sending-off have sparked intense discussions on social media regarding the use of VAR and officiating standards.

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