Vargentina
Exhibit PArgentina 3–1 Switzerland (aet) — World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal120

The Celebration Without a Second Yellow

Quarter-final trial — the final whistle was almost there, but the file was not closed. Lautaro Martínez was already on a yellow when he scored Argentina's third in extra time, then went over the advertising boards to celebrate with the fans. Some fans argued it should have been a second yellow and a red, which would have ruled him out of the England semifinal. The referee let the celebration go. Law 12 does not make every brief exit automatically cautionable, but climbing into the crowd is exactly the kind of line the jury wants reviewed.

The facts, as presented
Decision
No second yellow given
Referee's call
No caution shown for Lautaro Martínez's goal celebration
VAR involvement
No VAR involvement; second-yellow decisions are not reviewable by VAR
Outcome
Lautaro stayed on the pitch and remained available for the semifinal against England

You are the juror. Cast your ruling.

The evidence

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Results reflect fan opinion, not verified wrongdoing.