Paraguay's Almiron faces uncertain World Cup future after landmark dismissal (opens original article in a new tab)

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron was sent off in the World Cup for covering his mouth during a confrontation, leading to his suspension for the next match, as a new rule aims to prevent discriminatory behavior on the field.

• Paraguay's Miguel Almiron was sent off in the World Cup for covering his mouth during a confrontation, the first such dismissal under a new rule.
• Almiron will miss Paraguay's final Group D match against Australia due to his red card.
• The new rule, introduced by FIFA, prohibits covering mouths during on-field confrontations, following a similar incident involving Gianluca Prestianni.