😱 It was an error: IFAB confirms Argentina were favoured v Switzerland | OneFootball

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has determined that Breel Embolo’s sending-off during the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals was the result of a refereeing and VAR interpretation error.

The incident that sparked the controversy

In the 72nd minute, with the score at 1-1, the Swiss forward went down after a challenge with Leandro Paredes. After initially booking the Argentine, Portuguese referee João Pinheiro reviewed the play on VAR for a possible “mistaken identity.” After watching the replay, he withdrew Paredes’ card and showed Embolo a second yellow for simulation, sending him off.

The body’s official position

In its recent circular, IFAB clarified that the technological tool could only intervene to identify the player who committed the foul, but not to reassess the nature of the play or call deception. Therefore, the forward should never have been shown a red card.

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