One other controversial name in Saturday’s quarterfinals has some conspiracy-minded followers claiming the 2026 FIFA World Cup is rigged in Argentina’s favor. These claims are unsubstantiated.
Within the 72nd minute of Argentina’s 3-1 victory over Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas Metropolis, VAR (video assistant evaluate) overturned a yellow card on Argentinian ahead Leandro Paredes and dominated that ahead Breel Embolo ought to as a substitute be penalized for flopping. Embolo, who was already enjoying below a yellow card, then acquired a pink card, forcing Switzerland to discipline 10 gamers as a substitute of 11 for the remainder of the match.
Swiss coach Murat Yakin stated “the referee made the fallacious resolution” in a postgame news conference. Contemplate his take as a cry of bitter grapes.
Former referee Andy Davies explains why Breel Embolo was red-carded
In a narrative revealed Sunday morning, ESPN contributor Davies explained the crew assessed the penalty utilizing the “mistaken identity” rule. This permits officers to rescind a penalty on one participant and go it on to the opposite. VAR can not suggest that an athlete be yellow-carded in regular circumstances, however when video proof exhibits the fallacious one has been punished, an on-field evaluate is advisable so the decision might be reversed.
