Football Lawmakers Confirm Argentina Benefited From Incorrect FIFA Rule at World CupSource: Getty ImagesEmbolo Sent Off Under Misapplied RuleThe more consequential of the two errors occurred during the quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland. Swiss forward Breel Embolo appeared to win a free-kick on the edge of the box after a challenge from Leandro Paredes, but VAR recommended an on-field review by invoking the mistaken identity clause. The IFAB statement read:"The use of the mistaken identity clause to deal with simulation during the World Cup was well received and will be included in the detailed review of the VAR protocol announced in circular No32. Tim Ream received a yellow card for a tackle on Miguel Almiron, but VAR again cited mistaken identity to prompt an on-field review. Referee Danny Makkelie reversed the decision and instead booked Almiron for diving, a use of the clause that IFAB has now confirmed was equally improper.