Switzerland Seethes Over Embolo's Controversial Red Card in Loss

WHO:

NY Post - Switzerland manager Murat Yakin stated, "I didn't know this rule before. It was a very harmless situation, and then a yellow card was awarded."

KSHB 41 Kansas City - Swiss captain Granit Xhaka expressed, "I think the red card changed our game."

NY Post - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni acknowledged that “luck was on our side because one of their players was sent off.”

KSHB 41 Kansas City - Swiss captain Granit Xhaka stated, "I think the red card changed our game."

Yahoo Sports - Breel Embolo, Murat Yakin (Switzerland coach), Granit Xhaka (Switzerland captain), Nico Elvedi (defender), Leandro Paredes (Argentina midfielder), Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez (Argentina players).

NY Post - Swiss coach Murat Yakin, Swiss captain Granit Xhaka, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, Egyptian Football Association, Hossam Hassan (Egypt coach), Pierluigi Collina (FIFA’s chief of refereeing).

WHAT:

NY Post - Breel Embolo was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for simulation, leaving Switzerland with 10 men.

KSHB 41 Kansas City - Argentina scored two goals in extra time, with Julián Álvarez scoring in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martínez adding another goal shortly after.

NY Post - Breel Embolo became the fourth player in the past 60 years to receive a second yellow card for simulation at a men's World Cup, joining Luis Pérez (2006), Asamoah Gyan (2006), and Francesco Totti (2002).

KSHB 41 Kansas City - The controversial red card was the second time a yellow card was overturned using the "mistaken identity" protocol at the World Cup.

NY Post - The controversial red card was the second time a yellow card was overturned using the "mistaken identity" protocol at the World Cup.

KSHB 41 Kansas City - Switzerland managed to get the game to extra time before losing 3-1 to Argentina.

Yahoo Sports - Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for simulation during the World Cup quarterfinal match against Argentina, leading to his dismissal and leaving Switzerland with 10 men.

NY Post - Switzerland lost to Argentina 3-1 in the quarterfinals after extra time.

KSHB 41 Kansas City - The red card was the second time a yellow card was overturned using the "mistaken identity" protocol at the World Cup.

FOX Sports - Argentina scored two goals in extra time, with Julián Álvarez scoring in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martínez adding another goal shortly after.

WHERE:

Yahoo Sports - The match took place during the World Cup quarterfinals.

WHEN:

KSHB 41 Kansas City - The incident occurred during a match on a Saturday night.

NY Post - The match was part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

WHY:

KSHB 41 Kansas City - Yakin criticized the decision, saying, "We were punished because of a referee's mistake."

KSHB 41 Kansas City - Murat Yakin stated, "I didn't know this rule before. It was a very harmless situation, and then a yellow card was awarded. The VAR interfered. It was a very meaningful moment for us, and it was decisive in the outcome of the match."

KSHB 41 Kansas City - Murat Yakin expressed that the team was "punished by a referee's mistake" and described the situation as "very painful" to accept.

Yahoo Sports - The dismissal of Embolo was criticized by Swiss players and coach as it changed the momentum of the match.

NY Post - Murat Yakin stated that the rule leading to Embolo's red card was "completely unacceptable" and that they were "punished by a referee's mistake."

HOW:

KSHB 41 Kansas City - The VAR reviewed the incident and determined that Embolo had committed a "clear simulation," leading to the issuance of a second yellow card.

NY Post - The VAR reviewed the incident and determined that Embolo had committed a "clear simulation," leading to the issuance of a second yellow card.

NY Post - The "mistaken identity" protocol allows the video assistant referee to intervene when an incorrect player is shown a yellow or red card.

Yahoo Sports - The VAR reviewed the incident and determined that Embolo had committed a "clear simulation," leading to the issuance of a second yellow card.

NY Post - The "mistaken identity" protocol allows the video assistant referee to intervene when an incorrect player is shown a yellow or red card.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 19:21 UTC)

In a dramatic turn of events, Switzerland's Breel Embolo was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for simulation, leaving the team with only ten players. Swiss captain Granit Xhaka noted that the red card significantly altered their game, while manager Murat Yakin criticized the decision, stating it stemmed from a referee's mistake. The situation escalated as Argentina capitalized on the advantage, scoring two goals in extra time, with Julián Álvarez finding the net in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martínez following shortly after.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 18:26 UTC)

Breel Embolo has made history by becoming the fourth player in the last 60 years to receive a second yellow card for simulation during a men's World Cup, joining the ranks of Luis Pérez, Asamoah Gyan, and Francesco Totti. This controversial decision marked the second instance of a yellow card being overturned due to the "mistaken identity" protocol at the tournament, with VAR determining that Embolo's actions constituted a "clear simulation." Coach Murat Yakin expressed his surprise at the ruling, stating that it was a harmless situation that significantly impacted the match's outcome.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 17:35 UTC)

In a dramatic World Cup match, Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni noted that luck played a role in their victory, especially after a Swiss player received a controversial red card that changed the dynamics of the game. This incident marked the second time a yellow card was overturned due to the "mistaken identity" protocol, which allows video assistant referees to correct such errors, and ultimately, Switzerland fought hard but fell to Argentina with a score of 3 to 1 after extra time. Swiss captain Granit Xhaka and coach Murat Yakin expressed their frustration, with Yakin calling the situation a "very painful" punishment for what he deemed a referee's mistake.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 16:49 UTC)

In a dramatic World Cup quarterfinal match, Switzerland faced Argentina, but the game took a turn when Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for simulation, resulting in his dismissal and leaving Switzerland with just ten players. The match ended with Argentina triumphing over Switzerland, scoring three goals to one after extra time, with Julián Álvarez netting a goal in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martínez following up shortly after. This incident marked the second time a yellow card was overturned using the "mistaken identity" protocol at the World Cup, as the VAR determined Embolo's actions warranted the penalty. Swiss coach Murat Yakin expressed his frustration, calling the rule that led to Embolo's red card "completely unacceptable," emphasizing that they were punished due to a referee's mistake. The match showcased the intense emotions and high stakes of the tournament, as both teams battled for a spot in the semifinals.