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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.
Norway's World Cup exit was marred by controversy after they claimed Jude Bellingham's equaliser should have been disallowed because the ball hit a spidercam wire. FIFA said the ball's chip showed no evidence of contact, but Norway remain unconvinced.
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.
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.
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina says 'nobody can question the integrity' of World Cup match officials after Egypt filed a complaint over officiating in their 3-2 loss to Argentina. Collina backed the VAR decisions that overturned an Egypt goal and allowed Argentina's winner.
FIFA's strict refereeing at the World Cup has reduced corner-kick goals and penalized blocking tactics, contrasting with the Premier League's leniency. The approach, championed by Pierluigi Collina, may influence future domestic competitions.
Argentina staged a remarkable comeback from 2-0 down with 11 minutes remaining to beat Egypt 3-2, but the match was overshadowed by VAR controversy. BBC's Football Issues Correspondent Dale Johnson joins the podcast to dissect the decisions that denied Egypt a famous victory.
Mostafa Zico's goal for Egypt was ruled out by VAR after a foul on Lisandro Martinez in the buildup during their World Cup last-16 match in Atlanta.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel criticized World Cup referees as 'just not good enough' after a dramatic last-16 win over Mexico, which saw a red card and a controversial penalty. Tuchel's comments came after a VAR review overturned a non-foul call, leading to a penalty against England.
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.
World Cup winner David Villa joins Football Daily to discuss Spain's 2-0 win over Austria, their World Cup prospects, playing with Lionel Messi, and the importance of Mikel Oyarzabal. The panel also analyzes Portugal's dramatic VAR-disallowed equalizer against Croatia.
A controversial VAR decision using Snickometer-style technology denied Croatia a stoppage-time equalizer against Portugal, ending Luka Modric's World Cup journey while Cristiano Ronaldo's continues. The call sparked fan protests and debate over technology's role in football.
Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review, denying Croatia an equaliser against Portugal in their World Cup knockout match in Toronto.
Senegal suffered a dramatic 3-2 extra-time loss to Belgium in the World Cup, with a controversial VAR penalty echoing their Africa Cup of Nations final defeat. Coach Pape Thiaw lamented the 'cruel' outcome as his team squandered a 2-0 lead.
Harry Kane was denied a penalty after going down under contact from DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi in the first half of their World Cup last-32 tie. Referee Adham Makhadmeh waved away appeals and VAR upheld the decision, sparking debate among pundits.
Fifa's referees committee chairman Pierluigi Collina said coaches and players were warned before the World Cup that blocking fouls on goalkeepers would be punished, after Germany's extra-time goal was ruled out by VAR. The decision led to Germany's first penalty shootout loss in a World Cup, with Paraguay advancing to face France.
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.
Germany's Jonathan Tah had a goal disallowed in extra time against Paraguay after VAR deemed a soft foul on the goalkeeper. The decision drew sharp criticism from Alan Shearer, Julian Nagelsmann, and Jurgen Klopp, who compared it to goals Arsenal score regularly. Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Germany's Jonathan Tah had an extra-time goal controversially disallowed by VAR for a foul by Waldemar Anton on Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
Wayne Rooney expressed frustration after Davinson Sanchez's goal for Colombia against Portugal was ruled out for offside by a toe. The former England captain questioned the use of VAR.
