A debut Video Assistant Referee (VAR) intervention in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match between the United States and Paraguay led to the rescission of a yellow card. The incident occurred during the match held on June 13th at the LA Stadium in Los Angeles. Initially, a player was cautioned, but VAR review revealed a case of mistaken identity. Officials subsequently overturned the yellow card, marking the first time VAR has been used to correct a player identification error in a World Cup qualifying game. The match is part of the group stage for the 2026 North and Central America and Caribbean World Cup qualification tournament. This event highlights the evolving role of VAR in ensuring accurate officiating in international football. The game continued following the correction, with the focus returning to on-field play.