Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation..
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Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off under a new FIFA rule prohibiting players from covering their mouths during on-field confrontations.
- Almiron received a red card in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match against Türkiye on June 19, 2026.
- The new rule was implemented by FIFA and supported by President Gianni Infantino to combat racism.
- The incident occurred in first-half stoppage time, with Paraguay leading 1-0 at the time.
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