Switzerland forward who scored in their World Cup group-stage win over Algeria and penalty in their match against Qatar.
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Joy Online
… Switzerland’s Breel Embolo was the first player to be sent off as a result of the new law following a controversial second yellow card for simulation against Argentina. …
Only use VAR when error blatant – Referee chiefsThe Ghanaian Times
… UEFA has also, so far, refused to adopt some of FIFA’s World Cup innovations, such as hydration breaks, the “mistaken identity” VAR protocol, which led to the sending off of Breel Embolo in Switzerland’s quarterfinal loss to Argentina, or the cards for players who cover their mou …
Ceferin skipped World Cup final over disapproval of FIFAJoy Online
… This led to Switzerland striker Breel Embolo being sent off in the quarter-final defeat to Argentina. …
Uefa president boycotts World Cup final in protest against FifaJoy Online
… Breel Embolo escaped Lisandro Martinez’s handcuffs and raced through on goal, only for the goalkeeper to race from his line and avert the danger. …
Argentina sink Switzerland to set up England semiJoy Online
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to seal Switzerland’s first World Cup knockout stage win since 1938 as they comfortably beat Algeria to book a last-16 place. …
Switzerland beat Algeria for first World Cup knock out win in 88 yearsJoy Online
… In a first half with few chances, it was Switzerland – captained by Granit Xhaka on his 149th international appearance – who came closest to breaking the deadlock when Breel Embolo saw his effort from inside the area well saved by Maxime Crepeau. …
World Cup: Switzerland beat Canada but both through to last 32The Chronicle
… Johan Manzambi had a brace in Switzerland’s victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, with Granit Xhaka also scoring, surpassing Swiss record goalscorer Alexander Frei for the fourth-most goals at the World Cup for this team (three), while drawing even with Embolo in that category. …
Switzerland, Canada face each other in fight for first placeJoy Online
… With Bosnia down to 10 men following Tarik Muharemovic’s straight red card for bringing down Breel Embolo when clean through on goal, Ruben Vargas doubled Switzerland’s advantage with a precise curling finish into the bottom corner. …
Substitute Manzambi inspires Switzerland to World Cup win over BosniaJoy Online
… It delivered a remarkable conclusion to a one-sided affair that Switzerland had dominated and had looked likely to be settled by Breel Embolo’s first-half penalty. …
Qatar stun Switzerland to snatch first-ever World Cup pointJoy Online
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has had his ESTA authorisation approved and can travel to the United States to join his teammates as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup. …
Switzerland’s Embolo granted approval to travel to USChief refereeing officers from 55 European national football associations met with UEFA and IFAB officials to reaffirm that VAR should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions or clear missed incidents, rejecting "lengthy, microscopic reviews" that exceed VAR's original scope of "minimum interference – maximum benefit" established in 2018.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief refereeing officers from 55 European national football associations met with UEFA and IFAB officials to reaffirm that VAR should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions or clear missed incidents, rejecting "lengthy, microscopic reviews" that exceed VAR's original scope of "minimum interference – maximum benefit" established in 2018.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA head Aleksander Ceferin skipped the World Cup final to protest FIFA's decisions, including suspending a red card for a US striker after President Trump's intervention and its handling of referee and team treatment issues during the tournament.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in protest against FIFA decisions, citing issues including US President Donald Trump's intervention in a suspension case and other changes driven by FIFA president Gianni Infantino such as extended half-time shows and a proposed 64-team World Cup format.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time as Argentina defeated Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. Argentina will face England in the semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored as Switzerland beat Algeria to secure their first World Cup knockout stage win since 1938, advancing to the last 16.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Switzerland defeated Canada 2–0 to finish top of Group B and secure a place in the World Cup last 32, becoming only the third nation to reach the knockout stages in each of the last four World Cups. Canada qualified for the knockout stages for the first time in their history by finishing second, though they will now play their next match in Los Angeles rather than Canada.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Switzerland and Canada meet at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Wednesday with first place in Group B at stake. Both teams won their matchday-two fixtures—Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 and Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1—leaving Canada in first place by goal difference.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice, including one just 2 minutes 46 seconds after entering, as Switzerland defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in a chaotic final 20 minutes to edge towards the World Cup last 32.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Qatar scored a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 1–1 against Switzerland, claiming their first point at a World Cup finals. Boualem Khoukhi headed home in the 94th minute, denying Switzerland what had appeared a likely victory after Breel Embolo's first-half penalty.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo has received ESTA approval to travel to the United States and join the Swiss squad preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Embolo's travel had been delayed due to a review of his ESTA authorization related to a 2018 court ruling in Switzerland.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →