In a statement, IFAB said: "A yellow card (caution) other than a second yellow card can only be reviewed to identify the player who committed the sanctioned offence; the offence itself cannot be reviewed or amended." "FIFA's interpretation of Mistaken Identity was consistently applied during the FIFA World Cup," the organization wrote. The dispute has added fresh fuel to broader controversy surrounding Argentina's path through the 2026 World Cup. He awarded a yellow card. The clarification from IFAB arrives as FIFA's separate disciplinary investigation into Argentina's conduct during the World Cup final against Spain remains active.