Almiron’s mouth-covering red card marks first World Cup under new rule
TL;DR
Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off at the 2026 World Cup for covering his mouth during a confrontation under FIFA/IFAB’s new mouth-covering rule; Paraguay still beat Turkey 1-0 to stay alive in Group D, but he will miss the decisive match against Australia as coaches defend the rule’s intent amid concerns it could erode the game.
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- Uncertain World Cup for Paraguay’s Almiron, sent off for covering his mouth Al Jazeera
- Paraguay's Miguel Almiron becomes first player ejected under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule at World Cup Fox News
- 🎥 Paraguayan pundit goes ballistic over Almirón's sending-off Yahoo Sports
- Paraguay win knocks out Turkey. Will Almirón’s mouth-covering red card serve as a reminder? The New York Times
- Paraguay's Almiron becomes first to be sent off for covering mouth ESPN
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