Soccer rules panel clarifies VAR process that World Cup red card for Switzerland’s Embolo was wrong
Summary
Soccer’s rules panel, IFAB, said that the red card given to Switzerland’s Breel Embolo during the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina was a wrong decision. The panel clarified that the current video review rules do not allow changing the type of foul called, only correcting which player is penalized.Key Facts
- Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for simulation (pretending to be fouled) and was sent off during the World Cup quarterfinal match against Argentina.
- After the video review, officials found the foul was not committed by Embolo but by Argentina’s Leandro Paredes, who got a yellow card instead.
- The referee’s decision to show a second yellow to Embolo was later deemed incorrect by IFAB.
- IFAB explained that video review (VAR) can only confirm which player committed the foul, not change the type of foul or penalty.
- This VAR protocol issue affected the game’s momentum, as Argentina later won 3-1 in extra time.
- The rules panel is reviewing the VAR protocol after this incident and may update it for future competitions.
- UEFA supported the clarification and emphasized that VAR should not be used to re-referee games but to assist referees quickly and clearly.
- IFAB includes FIFA officials and British soccer federations, and it updates soccer rules yearly.
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