国际足球规则委员会（IFAB）日前发布澄清声明，确认瑞士前锋埃姆博洛在世界杯四分之一决赛对阵阿根廷时的红牌判罚存在错误[1]。埃姆博洛在比赛第72分钟因"模拟犯规"被判第二张黄牌罚下[1]，这一判决直接影响了比赛进程，最终阿根廷在加时赛以3:1战胜瑞士[1]。
IFAB在周一的声明中解释，VAR协议中的"错判球员身份"规则目前仅适用于确认被罚球员的身份，不能用于改变对犯规行为本身的判罚[1]。该委员会表示，这一协议可能在未来比赛中得到应用，但必须完成相关审查程序[1]。瑞士主教练穆拉特·亚金在赛后表示，"裁判做出了错误的决定"[1]。
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has clarified VAR protocols and determined that a red card issued to Swiss forward Breel Embolo during the World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina was wrongly given [1]. Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute for simulation, receiving a second yellow card that proved pivotal in the match's outcome [1]. Argentina ultimately won 3-1 in extra time [1].
IFAB issued its clarification on Monday, explaining that the "mistaken identity" VAR protocol—which currently allows officials to confirm the correct player was penalized—cannot be applied to overturn decisions regarding the nature of the offense itself during World Cup matches [1]. The panel stated that while this protocol may potentially be employed in future competitions, it must undergo further review before such implementation [1]. Swiss head coach Murat Yakin responded to the decision by stating that "the referee made an incorrect decision" [1].