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.