Simulation, more commonly known as diving, is one of the most controversial offenses in soccer. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, players can receive a yellow card for simulation if they attempt to deceive the referee into awarding a foul, free kick, or penalty kick. With the tournament introducing expanded use of VAR (Video Assistant…

Breel Embolo’s red card during Switzerland’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina quickly became one of the tournament’s most talked-about moments. The Swiss striker was sent off in the second half after receiving a second yellow card following a VAR review, leaving Switzerland to finish the match with 10 players in a dramatic and…

Fans watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup may see the message “VAR Review – Identity Infraction” appear on the television broadcast during a match. An identity infraction review means the Video Assistant Referee is checking whether the match referee identified and disciplined the correct player for an incident. In most cases, the review involves a…

In a shocking late twist during the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, Norway coach Ståle Solbakken substituted star striker Erling Haaland while trailing England. The decision has sparked intense debate among fans and pundits worldwide. Norway ultimately fell 2-1 after extra time in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals for England.20 Norway vs England…

Lautaro Martínez is not in Argentina’s starting lineup for today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland, with head coach Lionel Scaloni instead sticking with the attacking partnership of Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez. The decision is tactical rather than injury-related, as there have been no reports indicating that Martínez is dealing with an injury…

Alexis Mac Allister has become one of Argentina’s biggest soccer stars, but one question fans frequently ask is: Where does the Mac Allister last name originate? While many assume the surname is Scottish, the story behind the Liverpool midfielder’s family name is a bit more complex. Here’s everything to know about the origin of Alexis…

Argentina paid tribute to one of the nation’s football legends during its 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland after FIFA granted a special request from the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Following the death of Antonio Ubaldo Rattín at the age of 89, the AFA sought permission for Argentina’s players and coaching staff to wear…

Switzerland will be without one of its breakout stars when it faces Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, July 11. Midfielder Johan Manzambi has been ruled out of the highly anticipated knockout match after failing to recover from a knee injury, dealing a significant blow to the Swiss national team as…

Norway thought it had taken a crucial second-half lead against England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, only for the goal to be ruled out after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review. The decision became one of the biggest talking points of the match, as referee Clément Turpin overturned the goal after reviewing an…

When a player goes down injured during a match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the referee can stop play and allow the medical team to enter the field. However, under the updated injury-treatment protocol, a player who receives treatment on the field may be required to remain off the pitch for a set period…