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Embolo's expulsion in World Cup criticized
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has acknowledged that the decision to send off Swiss forward Breel Embolo during the 2026 World Cup quarter-final match against Argentina was incorrect. They confirmed that the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in this case was not in accordance with the approved protocol. The incident occurred after a review in which the referee believed that Embolo intentionally fell to win a foul, resulting in his second yellow card and subsequent dismissal. The board clarified that the VAR protocol is only used to verify the identity of the player who committed the original foul, not to reevaluate or alter the decision regarding the incident itself. This raises a discussion about the limits of technology intervention in the future to ensure fairness in refereeing. The Swiss coach also expressed his discontent with the decision, considering it affected the outcome of the match, which took place amid a contentious atmosphere.
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