FIFA gives Argentina another hand: it clarifies that arbitration did not benefit it and supports the use of VAR despite IFAB
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FIFA supports the expulsion of Breel Embolo in the 2026 World Cup and the decision not to review it by the VAR, following the controversy generated. What seemed to be transformed into an admission of arbitral error in favor of the Argentina Team during the 2026 World Cup ended up taking an unexpected turn. The IFAB explained in its Circular No. 34 that the "identity confusion" rule only allows to correct who receives a yellow card, but does not change the nature of the offence.
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FIFA supports the expulsion of Breel Embolo in the 2026 World Cup and the decision not to review it by the VAR, following the controversy generated.
according to BioBio ChileWhat seemed to be transformed into an admission of arbitral error in favor of the Argentina Team during the 2026 World Cup ended up taking an unexpected turn.
according to ClarínThe IFAB explained in its Circular No. 34 that the "identity confusion" rule only allows to correct who receives a yellow card, but does not change the nature of the offence.
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