International Football · Wednesday, July 29, 2026
IFAB Acknowledges Refereeing Error in Round of 16
The confederal refereeing body admits that the red card given to Breel Embolo (Switzerland) against Argentina should not have been issued.
By Editorial team
IFAB officially confirmed on Tuesday an incorrect decision during the Switzerland-Argentina Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup. The expulsion of Swiss striker Breel Embolo was not justified according to current regulations. This acknowledgment comes after the end of the match and reignites debates over the quality of refereeing in the knockout stages. The body did not, however, specify the potential consequences of this admission.