Football’s law-making tribunal, IFAB (International Football Association Board), reinforced its guidelines to referees, confirming that Switzerland striker Breel Embolo shouldn’t have been sent off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals against Argentina. IFAB reveals why Breel Embolo shouldn’t have been sent offAfter the red card to Breel Embolo, Julián Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored goals for Argentina in extra time. “A yellow card (caution) which is not a second yellow card can only be reviewed to identify the player who committed the offence that was penalised; the offence itself cannot be reviewed/changed.” Why was Breel Embolo shown a red card against Argentina? Why did IFAB say Breel Embolo shouldn’t have been sent off?