World Cup Shock: Embolo Becomes First Player in 20 Years Red-Carded for Diving

Switzerland striker Breel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute of their quarter-final against Argentina after a VAR review confirmed he had simulated contact. Already on a yellow card, his second booking for the dive left the Swiss reduced to ten men. Data from Opta shows Embolo is only the fourth player in World Cup history to be dismissed for simulation and the first since 2006. Previous cases include Asamoah Gyan for Ghana, Luis Pérez for Mexico, and Francesco Totti for Italy. The red card halted Switzerland’s momentum. They had levelled at 1-1 before extra time, but Argentina went on to win 3-1 and advance to face England in the semi-final.

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