Switzerland’s Breel Embolo given red card for simulation after video review at World Cup

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1. WTOP Washington DC

   Switzerland’s Breel Embolo given red card for simulation after video review at World Cup ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC)

   Published Jul 11, 2026

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   KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of a World Cup…

2. Al Jazeera

   What was the mistaken identity red card shown in Argentina vs Switzerland? ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

   Published Jul 12, 2026

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   Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off after a VAR review in the last World Cup quarterfinal.

3. The Guardian

   Switzerland hit out at VAR after ‘mistaken identity’ check ends in Breel Embolo red card ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Jul 12, 2026

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   Attacker shown second yellow card for simulation Argentina topple Swiss with two goals in extra time Fifa match officials’ novel use of the term “mistaken identity” reared its head again in sensational circumstances during Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland , leavin…

4. Toledo Blade

   Switzerland fumes after Breel Embolo red card in World Cup quarterfinal loss to Argentina ↗ (opens Toledo Blade)

   Published Jul 12, 2026

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   KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of its World Cup quarterfinal loss to Argentina on Saturday night, a controversial decision following a video review that is certain to fuel those who believe referees have been biased toward the reigning champion th…

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