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Football's Review System Explained: The Wrong Red Card Incident

In a World Cup match, Switzerland’s Embolo was shown a red card even though the foul was committed by another player.

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Key Points

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Embolo received a red card by mistake

VAR cannot be used for mistaken‑identity corrections in this tournament

The rules panel issued a clarification about the VAR protocol

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The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system is not permitted to correct ‘mistaken identity’ errors under the tournament’s current protocol.

The International Football Association Board clarified the rule, stating that the VAR process could not be applied in this case.

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International Football Association Board

the group that writes the official football rules

VAR

Video Assistant Referee, a video system that helps referees review decisions

protocol

the set of official steps that must be followed

mistaken identity

when officials think the wrong player did something

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