The IFAB acknowledged an error in the use of VAR during Argentina-Switzerland and in Embolo's sending-off

The IFAB acknowledged an error in the use of VAR during Argentina-Switzerland and in Embolo's sending-off  MARCA

2 min readUpdated: Jul 28, 2026 09:47 PM IST Referee Joao Pinheiro, of Portugal, gives a red card for Switzerland's Breel Embolo (7) during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) The controversy around Argentina matches

IFAB admits VAR made a mistake in sending off Switzerland’s Breel Embolo during the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, clarifying protocol misapplication.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has issued a clarification on the use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) following controversial officiating decisions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Switzerland’s Breel Embolo shouldn’t have been sent off against Argentina in World Cup quarters, says IFAB  CNN

July 28 : Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off during this month's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, according to a circular issued by soccer's law-making body IFAB on Tuesday.Embolo received a second yellow card during the second half with the match level at 1-1. Argentina struck twi

IFAB: VAR process of red card for Switzerland's Embolo was wrong  ESPN