VAR corrects Switzerland's Breel Embolo red card against Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
In the World Cup quarterfinals on July 12, Switzerland faced Argentina. Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for simulation, leading to his ejection from the match. The VAR review confirmed the referee’s decision, drawing parallels to a previous incident involving Paraguay's Miguel Almirón earlier in the tournament. The red card decision has sparked controversy, but it aligns with FIFA's efforts to penalize diving. Argentina eventually won the match in extra time, but the incident highlighted the ongoing discussion surrounding VAR's role.
- •Switzerland's Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for diving.
- •The incident occurred during Switzerland's quarterfinal match against Argentina.
- •VAR confirmed the red card after an extensive review.
- •This marks a crucial moment in FIFA's campaign against diving.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — The USMNT's opening match showed why VAR was right to send off Switzerland's Breel Embolo
"Breel Embolo got his second yellow for diving, and Switzerland are furious. VAR was correct, though.
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