World Cup Match Day 3: Brazil-Morocco, Australia-Türkiye Highlight Saturday Slate
Now we're really in it: The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup holds its first full match day on Saturday.
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Pelatih Swiss Masih Sakit Hati: Lawan Kami Argentina, Wasit, dan VAR
Pelatih Swiss, Murat Yakin masih sakit hati timnya tersingkir di perempatfinal Piala Dunia 2026 oleh Argentina. Murat lontarkan kata-kata pedas.
‘VARgentina’ reach semifinals under cloud of complaints
NEW YORK: A new refereeing protocol has added to the powder keg of public perception over fairness at the World Cup, a former FIFA referee said on Tuesday, with another refereeing controversy involving Argentina adding fuel to fan complaints. The holders’ passage to Wednesday’s semifinal against England has been accompanied by repeated complaints from opponents over refereeing decisions, amid social media speculation the tournament has favored Lionel Messi’s side. The saga came to a head on Saturday in Argentina’s quarter-final defeat of Switzerland, as Breel Embolo was sent off for a second yellow card for simulation, a VAR rule that Swiss coach Murat Yakin called “unacceptable.” Asked for comment on Monday, FIFA referred Reuters to a July 8 interview with refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina, who rejected claims of bias in Argentina’s lsat-16 win over Egypt. The protocol over mistaken identity is one of several incidents in which VAR is allowed to intervene under rules applied to the 2026-27 season and the World Cup, putting a largely untested protocol up for public debate. “I don’t think it should have been applied in the first place. It was too broad,” said Christina Unkel, British broadcaster ITV’s rules analyst for the World Cup and a former FIFA referee. “And where I’m struggling with it is we’re not just changing who gets the card, we’re changing the underlying decision from a free kick going this way to saying no, no, no, it’s actually a decision completely opposite way.
'VARgentina' reach semi-finals under cloud of complaints
NEW YORK, July 13 : A new refereeing protocol has added to the powder keg of public perception over fairness at the World Cup, a former FIFA referee said on Monday, with another refereeing controversy involving Argentina adding fuel to fan complaints.
Swiss anger tinged with pride after top eight World Cup finish
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 12 : Switzerland's World Cup quarter-final exit may still be rankling coach Murat Yakin, but the Swiss have judged their run to the last eight a success.
Pelatih Swiss Usai Didepak Argentina: Sepakbola Bukan Pemenangnya
Murat Yakin, pelatih Swiss sakit hati betul kalah dari Argentina. Murat pertanyakan kartu kuning kedua Embolo, yang disebut tidak adil!
Swiss fans salute team after World Cup run ends in defeat by Argentina
NYON, Switzerland, July 12 : Swiss soccer fans saluted their team in the early hours of Sunday after their World Cup run came to an end with a 3-1 defeat by Argentina in the quarter-finals.
Embolo red card turns Swiss dream into heartbreak against Argentina
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 12 : Breel Embolo's World Cup had begun in uncertainty, delayed by a visa saga that forced him to miss Switzerland's flight to California and arrive after his teammates had already settled into their tournament base.
Switzerland coach blasts 'unacceptable' VAR rule after Argentina defeat
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 11 : Switzerland coach Murat Yakin described the rule behind Breel Embolo sending off as “unacceptable” after Argentina scored twice in extra time to end the Swiss fairytale World Cup run with a 3-1 quarter-final victory on Saturday.