# VAR’s Mistake Doomed Switzerland | Global News

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Published: 2026-07-12T18:02:37+00:00
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Switzerland’s World Cup dreams ended in a fiery quarterfinal loss to Argentina, derailed by a controversial VAR decision that sent forward Breel Embolo off for a red card — despite the foul being on Argentina’s Leandro Paredes. The Swiss fought valiantly, even pushing to extra time with ten men, but Argentina’s goals from Álvarez and Martínez sealed a 3-1 win. Coach Murat Yakin blasted the ruling as “unacceptable,” calling it a game-changer that destroyed Switzerland’s momentum, while Argentina’s Scaloni admitted they got lucky. The “mistaken identity” VAR protocol — meant to fix errors — sparked fresh debate over fairness and bias, as FIFA’s officials defend their integrity amid mounting criticism. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0eea53b794106c42

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