Soccer’s law-making panel has issued a clarification on referee guidance confirming that Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off during the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina. The ruling addresses a controversial officiating decision in which Embolo received a second yellow card following a video review for simulation.
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) admitted to the VAR error through a circular, which was reported by French outlet L’Équipe. The acknowledgment follows discussions regarding controversial officiating decisions made during the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament.
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