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Four refereeing decisions shape World Cup semi-final lineup
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Four refereeing decisions shape World Cup semi-final lineup
Four referee decisions during the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals prompted protests from the teams that were eliminated.
- The referee issued a second yellow card to Switzerland's Breel Embolo for simulation after a VAR review, reducing his team to ten men against Argentina.
- England's equalising goal against Norway was allowed to stand despite Norwegian protests that the ball had touched a camera cable before the attack.
- France were awarded a first-half penalty against Morocco after contact between Noussair Mazraoui and Kylian Mbappé; replays showed no clear obstruction.
- A handball appeal by Belgium against Spain was rejected because the ball came from a deliberate clearance by a Spanish defender.
TopicsSpain National Football TeamSwitzerland National Football TeamVARFrance national football teamWorld Cup 2026refereeingMorocco national football teamBelgium National Football TeamNorway National Football TeamEngland national football teamFIFA World Cup 2026Argentina national football team
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