1 of 1
Story summary
- VAR interventions hit a record at the 2026 World Cup, drawing criticism.
- Breel Embolo was sent off after VAR ruled he simulated a foul on July 11, 2026.
- FIFA referee chief Pierluigi Collina defended the calls, saying no limit exists on foul distance or time.
- The tournament logged 13 red cards through the round of 16, over three times 2018 and 2022 totals.
