The match took another dramatic turn in extra time. Breel Embolo left the pitch in tears after a VAR review resulted in a red card for the Swiss forward.
MATCH VENUE — Breel Embolo was sent off after a Video Assistant Referee, VAR, review during Switzerland’s clash with Argentina, leaving his side to continue the contest with 10 players. The dismissal came with the score still level as both teams entered extra time, according to the match officials.
The decision followed a VAR check that prompted the referee to review the incident before showing Embolo a red card. Television footage captured the Swiss striker appearing emotional as he walked off the pitch, while his teammates prepared to continue the game with a numerical disadvantage.
The sending-off has become one of the defining moments of the match, with supporters of both teams debating the referee’s decision across social media. As of the time of this report, neither team had broken the deadlock, keeping qualification for the semi-finals firmly in the balance.
Both Argentina and Switzerland have created scoring opportunities throughout the contest, but neither side has managed to secure the decisive goal in regulation time. The match has remained closely contested, with tactical adjustments and defensive resilience shaping the outcome.
The development means the remaining minutes of extra time, or a possible penalty shootout if the score remains level, will determine which team advances to the semi-finals. Fans around the world continue to follow the contest as both nations fight for a place in the last four.
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