Switzerland forward Breel Embolo is sent off after being adjudged under a new World Cup “mistaken identity” law, making him the first player to receive a red card for that reason in the tournament. Multiple reports state that the incident is linked to the application of the law, which is intended to address cases where match control decisions are made based on an incorrect player identification. The decision results in Embolo’s expulsion from the match, with the sanction specifically tied to the mistaken identity procedure rather than an ordinary on-field foul. BBC Sport and Yahoo Sports both describe the episode as historic, noting that Embolo is the first player to be sent off under the rule. While the reports focus on the outcome and the novelty of the ruling, they agree on the central point: Embolo’s red card is connected to the mistaken identity regulation now in force at the World Cup and is the first instance of its use leading to a sending-off.