VAR Mix‑up Sends Embolo Off With Red Card, Shifts Swiss Match

In the World Cup quarter‑final between Switzerland and Argentina, the VAR's updated protocol mistakenly displayed a card to the wrong player. After showing a foul on Leandro Paredes, the referee was forced to apply the protocol to Embolo, resulting in a red card.

The confusion disrupted Switzerland's tactical setup and changed the flow of the game. The incident has sparked fresh debate over VAR procedures in major tournaments.