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Hincapié sent off in final minutes during Mexico's World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:09 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Hincapié sent off in final minutes during Mexico's World Cup match

Summary

In a World Cup knockout-stage match on July 1, Mexico celebrated its first knockout win in 40 years, but controversy marred the victory. At the match’s conclusion, Hincapié received a red card after an incident involving Santi Giménez. Referee Vincic reviewed the incident with VAR and applied the Prestianni Law, which governs discipline in such instances. This decision reignites debate over current rules regarding player conduct late in matches.

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By the Numbers

•Mexico wins a knockout-stage match after 40 years
•Hincapié sent off for an undisclosed incident
•Referee uses VAR to issue the red card
•Controversy surrounds the application of Prestianni Law
•Match took place on July 1 during the World Cup

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4:09 AMYahoo Sports — 😱Hincapié falls: another sent off by the Prestianni law

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Mexico has broken the curse. After 40 years, it has managed to win a knockout-stage match at a World Cup, but the controversy came in the final minutes. After Miguel Almirón’s incident against Turk...
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