After 20 Years, Embolo Becomes the Fourth Player Penalized for Cheating in the World Cup
During the Argentina vs. Switzerland match in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, a rare refereeing incident occurred. Swiss striker Bérat Embolo was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for simulation, despite Video Assistant Referee (VAR) overturning the original yellow due to a foul in the build-up. Embolo became the fourth player in World Cup history to receive a second yellow card for feigning, in a match that Argentina won 3-1 after extra time. The Argentine team continued their dominance in extra time, securing their 11th victory in matches that extended into extra time in World Cup history.
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