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VAR Misstep in Embolo Red Card | Global News
- Published
- July 28, 2026
- Duration
- 1:53
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- Last updated
- Jul 29, 2026
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The soccer world is buzzing over a controversial VAR call in Switzerland vs. Argentina that led to Breel Embolo’s red card — now officially deemed a misapplication of VAR rules by IFAB. The system was meant to check for simulation, not alter the original foul, and IFAB says the referee misused it. Switzerland’s coach called it game-ending, sparking renewe…
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The soccer world is buzzing over a controversial VAR call in Switzerland vs. Argentina that led to Breel Embolo’s red card — now officially deemed a misapplication of VAR rules by IFAB. The system was meant to check for simulation, not alter the original foul, and IFAB says the referee misused it. Switzerland’s coach called it game-ending, sparking renewed debate about referee bias — especially with Messi on the field. IFAB is reviewing how VAR is applied, noting simulation reviews may be recons
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