Argentina and Switzerland tied as Embolo sent off in controversial VAR review
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
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.
- •Embolo received a second yellow card after a VAR intervention.
- •Match was tied 1-1 when the controversial call was made.
- •Argentina scored two goals in extra time to lead 3-1.
- •Debate over VAR's control and subjectivity has escalated.
- •Switzerland's coach criticized the officiating without alleging favoritism.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — 🟥 Embolo row: Argentina aided or dive? Replays divide social media 🤯
"A decision destined to divide opinions. In the 72nd minute of Argentina-Switzerland, with the score at 1-1 and the Swiss enjoying their best spell of the match, Breel Embolo was sent off for a second ...
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