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The incident marked an unusual application of the tournament's VAR protocol. Had Paredes not been initially booked, Embolo would not have been sent off despite the simulation, according to the rules governing the review
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It is the first time since the Fifa Men's World Ranking was introduced in December 1992 that the top four-ranked teams have all reached the World Cup semi-finals
The incident marked an unusual application of the tournament's VAR protocol. Had Paredes not been initially booked, Embolo would not have been sent off despite the simulation, according to the rules governing the review
Despite Norway needing a goal, Haaland was substituted at half-time in extra-time as he struggled to cope with the searing Miami heat
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Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after 120 minutes and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Switzerland's Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off after a VAR review in the last World Cup quarterfinal.
Qualified teams, venues, kickoff times, key players, and how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals.
