# Switzerland criticizes VAR after mistaken identity leads to Embolo red card

The Swiss national team has criticized VAR after a mistaken identity check during a match resulted in a red card for striker Breel Embolo. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the accuracy and fairness of video assistant referee procedures in football.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/12/switzerland-argentina-world-cup-var-mistaken-identity-red-card-breel-emobolo) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:20:50 GMT