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Why Was a Red Card Given to the Wrong Player? 🤔

During the World Cup, a Swiss player received a red card even though he didn't commit the foul.

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Key Points

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Swiss forward Embolo was sent off by mistake

VAR could not intervene because the rule excludes mistaken‑identity checks

The rules panel clarified the protocol after the match

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The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system is meant to review decisions, but it can't be used for ‘mistaken identity’ cases in this tournament.

The football rules committee explained that the rule didn't allow VAR to change the card in this situation.

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4 words

VAR

Video Assistant Referee, a video tool to help referees

protocol

the official steps or rules to follow

mistaken identity

thinking the wrong player did something

red card

a penalty that removes a player from the game

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