Switzerland manager criticizes mistaken identity rule after World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 6:22 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Switzerland's World Cup quarter-final ended in a 3-1 defeat to Argentina on July 12, 2026. Switzerland manager Murat Yakin attributed the loss to the controversial mistaken identity rule that resulted in Breel Embolo receiving a red card. This decision came shortly after Switzerland had equalized through Dan Ndoye, shifting momentum back to Argentina, who secured victory in extra time. Yakin expressed frustration at the referee’s decision, stating it was unnecessary and that it unjustly impacted the game.
- •Switzerland lost 3-1 to Argentina in the quarter-finals.
- •Breel Embolo received a red card after a mistaken identity ruling.
- •Dan Ndoye scored to equalize shortly before Embolo's dismissal.
- •Argentina advanced to face England in the semi-finals.
- •Murat Yakin criticized the new rule's influence on the match.
- 6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Switzerland manager criticises controversial new ‘mistaken identity’ rule after World Cup exit
"Switzerland’s first quarter-final in 72 years ended with Argentina instead booking a date with England in the last four
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