Rules panel says sending Swiss player off in World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina was wrong
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July 28, 2026
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GENEVA (AP) â Footballâs law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees, which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina.
Emboloâs second yellow card, after a video review for simulating being fouled, changed the momentum of the game in the 72nd minute soon after Switzerland tied the score at 1-1.
Argentina won 3-1 in extra time with help from the red-card decision that fuelled complaints, including from previous opponent Egypt, that referees were favouring Lionel Messiâs team with decisions.
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