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1st player red-carded at World Cup for covering his mouth. Here’s why

Paraguay's Miguel Almirón was sent off during a match against Turkey under a new FIFA rule. The red card was issued after the referee used a monitor to spot Almirón covering his mouth during a confrontation. Paraguay won the match, resulting in Turkey's elimination.

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Miguel Almirón is the first player ejected from the World Cup for covering his mouth during a dispute.

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  1. Miguel Almirón becomes first World Cup player red-carded for covering mouth

    Paraguay's Miguel Almirón was sent off during a match against Turkey under a new FIFA rule. The red card was issued after the referee used a monitor to spot Almirón covering his mouth during a confrontation. Paraguay won the match, resulting in Turkey's elimination.

    What's confirmed:

    • Miguel Almirón is the first player to receive a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth.
    • The incident occurred during a confrontation between Paraguay and Turkey.
    • Paraguay won the match and knocked Turkey out of the tournament.
    • FIFA implemented a new rule regarding mouth-covering starting with the 2026 World Cup.
    • The laws of the game were changed in April following an event involving Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica and Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The referee showed a straight red card after reviewing the incident on a monitor.
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