Switzerland forward Breel Embolo is sent off in the 72nd minute of the World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina, after a VAR review leads to a second yellow card. The match is level 1-1 at the time of the dismissal. Multiple outlets report that the red card follows a simulation decision rather than an on-field foul, and that the escalation comes only after the referee reviews the incident via VAR. One report notes Embolo becomes the first player to be dismissed following a VAR review in the quarterfinal stage. Another account describes the ruling as a “diving”/simulation call, which results in the second caution and subsequent sending off. The decision is presented across the coverage as controversial, but all sources align on the core sequence: Embolo receives a booking in the second half, VAR is used, and the check results in a second yellow and red. The incidents occur during the quarterfinal match while Switzerland and Argentina are tied.
Breel Embolo sent off after VAR review in Switzerland-Argentina World Cup quarterfinal
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo is sent off in the 72nd minute of the World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina, after a VAR review leads to a second yellow card. The match is level 1-1 at the time of...
- Breel Embolo is sent off during the Switzerland vs. Argentina World Cup quarterfinal.
- The dismissal happens in the 72nd minute.
- VAR review results in Embolo receiving a second yellow card.
- The red card is for simulation/diving rather than a direct foul.
- The match score is 1-1 when Embolo is sent off.
Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off after a VAR review in the last World Cup quarterfinal.
1 hour agoSwitzerland's Breel Embolo was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for simulation. The decision was taken after yet another VAR intervention in an Argentina match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
2 hours agoSwitzerland striker Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina after a VAR check led to a second yellow card for simulation.
3 hours agoBreel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute of Switzerland's World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina. The game is tied 1-1.
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