One other controversial name in Saturday’s quarterfinals has some conspiracy-minded followers claiming the 2026 FIFA World Cup is rigged in Argentina’s favor. These claims are unsubstantiated.
Within the 72nd minute of Argentina’s 3-1 victory over Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas Metropolis, VAR (video assistant evaluate) overturned a yellow card on Argentinian ahead Leandro Paredes and dominated that ahead Breel Embolo ought to as a substitute be penalized for flopping. Embolo, who was already enjoying beneath a yellow card, then acquired a crimson card, forcing Switzerland to area 10 gamers as a substitute of 11 for the remainder of the match.
Swiss coach Murat Yakin mentioned “the referee made the flawed determination” in a postgame news conference. Think about his take as a cry of bitter grapes.
Former referee Andy Davies explains why Breel Embolo was red-carded
In a narrative printed Sunday morning, ESPN contributor Davies explained the crew assessed the penalty utilizing the “mistaken identity” rule. This permits officers to rescind a penalty on one participant and go it on to the opposite. VAR can’t suggest that an athlete be yellow-carded in regular circumstances, however when video proof exhibits the flawed one has been punished, an on-field evaluate is really helpful so the decision may be reversed.
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