Almiron's Red Card for Covering Mouth
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- Published
- June 20, 2026
- Duration
- 1:56
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- Last updated
- Jun 21, 2026
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Miguel Almiron made World Cup history — in the worst way — after getting the tournament’s first red card for covering his mouth while jawing with an opponent, triggering a new FIFA rule aimed at stopping players from hiding insults. The controversial call came late in Paraguay’s game against Turkey, forcing them to play the second half with 10 men — yet t…
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Miguel Almiron made World Cup history — in the worst way — after getting the tournament’s first red card for covering his mouth while jawing with an opponent, triggering a new FIFA rule aimed at stopping players from hiding insults. The controversial call came late in Paraguay’s game against Turkey, forcing them to play the second half with 10 men — yet they still pulled off a one-goal win. Almiron, devastated and reportedly deeply regretful, now faces missing their crucial group stage match aga
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