International Football · Friday, July 31, 2026
2026 World Cup: Referee reveals behind-the-scenes of Argentina-Switzerland
Portuguese referee João Pinheiro justifies his controversial decisions from the quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland.
By Editorial team
Portuguese referee João Pinheiro lifted the veil on the controversial moments of the Argentina-Switzerland quarter-final at the 2026 World Cup. The official notably explained the reasons for Swiss player Breel Embolo's expulsion, revealing unprecedented details about the incident. These clarifications from the Portuguese referee came after the match played between the two teams in the United States.