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Breel Embolo received a second yellow card for simulation in the 72nd minute of Switzerland's 2026 World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina in Kansas City, reducing Switzerland to ten men after they had equalized at 1-1. Argentina scored twice in extra time to win 3-1. Switzerland coach Murat Yakin called the rule unacceptable.
Harry Kane, captain of England and Bayern Munich player, confirmed in a press conference that he played golf with Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, approximately 18 months before July 2026. Kane described the experience as surreal, rated Trump's golf skills as pretty good, and expressed gratitude. Trump later posted on Truth Social praising Kane as a great player following England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico.
England defeated Mexico 3-2 in a World Cup round-of-16 match on Sunday, with defender Jarell Quansah sent off in the second half for a tackle on Jesus Gallardo. FIFA's disciplinary committee issued Quansah a two-match ban for serious foul play, causing him to miss the quarterfinal against Norway. The same committee suspended a separate one-game penalty for Folarin Balogun after reported contact between Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.