New FIFA rule triggers red for Switzerland in Kansas City clash

A new FIFA rule forced a red card on Breel Embolo as Switzerland faced Argentina in Kansas City, USA, on Saturday (11) in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter‑finals. The decisive dismissal left the Swiss side a man down while the match remained deadlocked at 1‑1. Switzerland trailed at halftime but surged in the second period, with Ndoye scoring the equaliser. The goal restored parity and shifted momentum toward the European side. Since the foul involved Argentine midfielder Paredes on Breel Embolo, the referee showed Paredes a yellow card. After a VAR review for mistaken identity, officials concluded the Swiss forward had simulated, invoking the new rule that transfers the sanction to the actor.

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Because Embolo had already received a yellow, the decision gave the Swiss player a second booking, sending the Swiss player off in tears. Social media erupted as the Argentine side appeared rattled by Switzerland’s resurgence. The victor of the quarter‑final will meet England in the semi‑final on Thursday (15). Both teams now eye a place in the World Cup final.

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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. The original version is available in Portuguese.