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Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player sent off under a new mistaken identity rule at the World Cup after VAR overturned a yellow card originally given to Argentina's Leandro Paredes, deeming Embolo had dived. The red card came just minutes after Switzerland equalized, and Argentina eventually won 3-1 in extra time.
Switzerland's Breel Embolo was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for simulation during the quarter-final match against Argentina in Kansas City.
Switzerland secured their first knockout win at a FIFA World Cup in 72 years, defeating Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver. Goalscorer Dan Ndoye and defender Manuel Akanji reflect on the historic achievement and look ahead to the Round of 16.
Boualem Khoukhi's 94th-minute header earned Qatar a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their World Cup Group B opener. Breel Embolo had given Switzerland the lead from the penalty spot in the 17th minute.
