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New VAR Protocol Leads to Embolo’s Controversial Red Card

During the Switzerland match, Embolo was sent off after the team scored an equaliser, sparking controversy. The referee initially issued a yellow card, but the new VAR protocol forced a review that identified a mistaken identity and upgraded the sanction to a red card.

A comparable incident occurred earlier in the tournament between the United States and Paraguay, though no dismissal followed. Officials say the rule aims to improve decision‑making accuracy in future games.

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