Switzerland coach: "We didn't just face Argentina and their fans... we also played against the referee and VAR"
Switzerland's coach voiced strong frustration with the officiating following the defeat to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
The Switzerland coach made no attempt to hide his frustration after his team's 3-1 defeat to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, launching sharp criticism at the match officiating.
"We didn't just face Argentina and their fans, we also played against the referee and VAR. There were decisions we didn't understand, and I think VAR intervened in moments that should have been left to the on-field referee."
The coach noted that his team had delivered a strong performance against one of the tournament's leading title contenders, but that certain key decisions had influenced the course of the match at crucial moments, expressing regret that his players did not get "a fair chance" to spring an upset.
FIFA has not issued any official comment on the remarks so far, while the Swiss coach's comments have sparked wide debate over the role of VAR in the tournament's decisive matches.
