📝 2026 World Cup: overnight round-up | OneFootball

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The overnight results

The must-see moment of the night

The 2026 World Cup keeps delivering its share of wild storylines, but the mishap Breel Embolo went through during the clash between Switzerland and Argentina is likely to be talked about for a very long time.

With 15 minutes left in normal time, just after referee João Pinheiro had shown Leandro Paredes a yellow card following a heated challenge with Embolo, VAR stepped in on the grounds of a "mistaken identity."

After reviewing the footage, the referee made a dramatic U-turn: clearing Paredes, he decided that Embolo had actually exaggerated the contact. That fatal reinterpretation led the referee to show the Swiss player a yellow card.

Major problem: Embolo had already been booked. So this improbable twist turned into a second yellow card, meaning an immediate sending-off. Going from victim to dismissed player in the space of a minute, Embolo could not contain his rage and despair, breaking down in tears as he headed back to the dressing room. 

This cruel stroke of bad luck hastened Switzerland's elimination in extra time. Argentina made the most of their advantage to score the two goals that sealed a 3-1 win. A cruel ending for the Nati!

The other controversy

After England manager Thomas Tuchel criticized the way his team played against Norway, Jude Bellingham fired back bluntly. A response that sent shockwaves through the English press.

The 3 players who stood out

Jude Bellingham (England)

Jude Bellingham to the rescue! Already the author of a brace against Mexico in the round of 16, the England midfielder did it again with a huge performance against Norway. He first got the Three Lions back on track by scoring the equalizer, before sending England into the quarter-finals with another decisive goal in extra time.

Lionel Messi (Argentina)

Once again, Lionel Messi delivered in a knockout match. As early as the 10th minute, the Argentina captain provided the assist for the opening goal, immediately putting La Albiceleste on the right track. Very influential in the game, he also completed numerous successful dribbles. Without getting on the scoresheet, La Pulga was at the heart of almost every Argentine attack and was the main architect of qualification.

Julián Álvarez (Argentina)

The Atlético Madrid striker once again showed off his clinical edge. Scorer of Argentina’s second goal with a superb curling strike, he constantly put the Swiss defense under pressure with his movement and work rate. Always available, he contributed to the team play and offered Messi plenty of options.

Today's schedule

Rest day.

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