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Howard Webb: Balogun red card controversy fuels conspiracy theories
Howard Webb says the controversy over Folarin Balogun's red card will make referees' jobs harder and opens the door to unfounded conspiracy theories.
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Embolo sent off under new mistaken identity rule at World Cup
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.
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Embolo sent off for diving in Switzerland-Argentina quarter-final
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.
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England's Quansah Banned Two Games for Red Card Against Mexico
England defender Jarell Quansah has been handed a two-match ban by FIFA for serious foul play during a 3-2 win over Mexico. He will miss the quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final, but could return for the final if England advance.
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FA Argues VAR Protocol Breached in Quansah Red Card Case
The FA has formally complained to FIFA that VAR protocol was not followed during Jarell Quansah's red card review, claiming the referee viewed a still image before real-time footage. FIFA rejected the mitigation request, upholding a two-game ban that could sideline Quansah from a potential World Cup semi-final.
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FA Weighs Appeal Options for Quansah Red Card
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal a red card issued to Jarell Quansah. The decision follows the incident during a recent match.
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FA weighs appeal over Quansah red card after Trump intervention
The FA is considering appealing Jarell Quansah's red card from England's World Cup win over Mexico. The decision follows Fifa's controversial suspension of a ban for US striker Folarin Balogun after President Trump intervened, sparking criticism and potential appeals from other nations.
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England's Quansah sent off for 'nasty' challenge on Mexico's Gallardo
England were reduced to ten men after Jarrel Quansah received a red card following a VAR review for a 'nasty' challenge on Mexico's Jesus Gallardo.
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Pochettino: Balogun incident not intentional, not a red card
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said Folarin Balogun's action was unintentional and not a red card, calling it a normal accidental football move.
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USA advance but Balogun red card raises concerns
The United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 to set up a World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium, but Folarin Balogun's red card could prove costly. The striker scored his third goal of the tournament before being sent off for a challenge on Tarik Muharemovic, ruling him out of the next match and potentially more.
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Balogun scores and sent off as USA beat Bosnia
Folarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina in Santa Clara to advance to the World Cup last 16.
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Balogun sent off for USA after red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina
USA forward Folarin Balogun received a straight red card for a challenge on Bosnia-Herzegovina's Tarik Muharemovic during their World Cup match.
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Ecuador's Hincapie sent off for covering mouth at World Cup
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the 2026 World Cup to be sent off for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent, during his side's 2-0 loss to Mexico. The red card was issued after VAR review, following a new FIFA rule targeting confrontational interactions.
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Why Bellingham avoided red card for covering mouth at World Cup
England's Jude Bellingham was not sent off for covering his mouth while speaking to Ghana's Jordan Ayew because the conversation was friendly, not confrontational. FIFA's new rule, which can result in a red card for hiding the mouth during confrontations, was applied differently in Bellingham's case compared to Paraguay's Miguel Almiron, who was sent off in a heated situation.
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Belgium's Ngoy sent off for foul on Taremi
Belgium's Nathan Ngoy received a red card for fouling Iran's Mehdi Taremi, leaving his team with 10 men.