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FIFA supports VAR yellow card reversal in US-Paraguay match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:11 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

FIFA supports VAR yellow card reversal in US-Paraguay match

Summary

FIFA has expressed support for the VAR decision to reverse a yellow card for Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron during their match against the United States on June 13, 2026. Referee Danny Makkelie initially booked US defender Tim Ream for a foul on Almiron, but the decision was overturned upon VAR review, which indicated that Almiron had dived. FIFA noted that while the review process was appropriate, the match should have restarted with a dropped ball instead of a free kick for the US. This incident falls under new guidelines allowing VAR to address mistaken identity issues, which will be implemented in upcoming tournaments, including the World Cup. Referees at these tournaments are adapting to several new rules and protocols.

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By the Numbers

•FIFA backs the VAR intervention during the match.
•Almiron was booked under mistaken identity rules.
•The incident occurred during a June 13 match.
•Makkelie initially booked Tim Ream for a foul.
•New VAR guidelines will apply at the World Cup.

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7:11 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA backs VAR yellow card reversal in United States-Paraguay game

What they're saying

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FIFA is understood to support the decision to book Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron under the updated mistaken identity rules in their defeat to the United States on Friday. Referee Danny Makkelie initially booked US defender Tim Ream for fouling Almiron, but this was reviewed by VAR and overturned after replays showed Almiron had dived.
— Yahoo Sports

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