Switzerland forward Breel Embolo is dismissed after a VAR review during the World Cup quarter-final against Argentina in Kansas City. Multiple reports say the match is level 1-1 when the incident occurs, and Switzerland are ultimately reduced to 10 men following Embolo’s red card. The controversy centers on a FIFA “mistaken identity” VAR protocol described by several outlets as newly applied in the tournament. Reports say Embolo goes down in the attacking third and the referee initially awards a foul while cautioning an Argentina player. VAR then intervenes and officials determine that Embolo did not receive contact and that he simulated the foul. The earlier yellow card to the Argentina player is rescinded. Embolo is then shown a yellow card for simulation; because he had already been booked earlier, the second caution leads to an automatic red card. Accounts describe immediate dispute from Switzerland players and Embolo becoming emotional after the decision, walking off in tears as Switzerland’s push for a semi-final spot is affected.