Paraguay player red-carded for covering mouth (opens original article in a new tab)

Miguel Almirón was sent off in a World Cup match for covering his mouth during a confrontation, marking the first red card under a new rule targeting potential racist comments. Paraguay won 1-0, eliminating Turkey from the tournament.

• Miguel Almirón was red-carded for covering his mouth during a confrontation with a Turkish player
• A new IFAB rule allows red cards for covering mouths in confrontational situations
• Paraguay won 1-0 with 10 players, leading to Turkey's elimination from the World Cup
• This is the seventh red card in the 2026 World Cup, the most since 2014