World Cup Officials Under Fire for Controversial Argentina Calls Against Switzerland

World Cup Officials Under Fire for Controversial Argentina Calls Against Switzerland as Argentina advances to the semifinals amid disputed decisions. Switzerland faced a critical turn when Breel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute after receiving a second yellow card for simulation. The red card, combined with additional calls favoring Argentina, fueled complaints from Switzerland as Lionel Messi and his team moved on. The controversy intensified late in the second half after Switzerland’s tie at 1-1, when Leandro Paredes was shown a yellow card for what appeared to be a tackle. Review footage indicated Embolo fell before contact, leading to a second booking and automatic red. Embolo’s dismissal was described as rare, with ESPN noting it was the fourth second-yellow-for-simulation case in World Cup history over the last 60 years.