VAR intervenes in unusual card incident during US vs Paraguay match

During the Group D match between the United States and Paraguay in Los Angeles, a notable use of the VAR system occurred. Referee Danny Makkelie initially issued a yellow card to U.S. defender Tim Ream for a foul on Paraguay's Miguel Almirón early in the second half. VAR intervened after play had continued, prompting a review that led to Makkelie rescinding Ream's card, instead booking Almirón for simulation. The match represents one of the first implementations of the expanded VAR powers introduced for the 2026 World Cup, designed to address mistaken identity in disciplinary actions.

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