Innovation and technology at the World Cup

The World Cup has brought several new rules and technologies that have directly impacted important matches.

One of the most controversial cases was the expulsion of Brel Embolo against Argentina, after referee Joao Pinheiro, after VAR intervention, punished him with a second yellow card for simulation.

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin called the decision a mistake and said it contributed to his team's elimination. The debate continued after Egypt's goal against Argentina and Germany's goal against Paraguay were disallowed after VAR interventions for fouls earlier in the match.

Pierluigi Collina defended the referees' decisions and stressed that there is no time limit for VAR intervention in such cases. Also at the center of the discussions was the ball sensor technology, which canceled Josko Guardiola's goal against Portugal after a minimal touch by Igor Matanovic.

FIFA also applied the new rule known as the "Vinicius Law", with Miguel Almiron becoming the first player to be sent off for communicating with his hand in front of his mouth.

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