Paraguay Midfielder Miguel Almiron Becomes First World Cup Player Sent Off for Covering Mouth

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Paraguay Midfielder Miguel Almiron Becomes First World Cup Player Sent Off for Covering Mouth
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  1. Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player issued with a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth, getting sent off during a confrontation late in the first half against Turkey on Friday night.

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    BBC Sport

    Published Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent during his side's World Cup group match against Turkey in San Francisco.

    ESPN

    Paraguay player red-carded for covering mouth Miguel Almirón was shown the red after an altercation in Paraguay's Group B match vs Türkiye.

    NDTV Sports

    1st Time In FIFA World Cup History: Paraguay's Miguel Almiron Shown Red Card Under New Rules Miguel Almiron received a red card at FIFA World Cup 2026

  2. "According to the law, if you cover your mouth you're sent off. Red card," said the 63-year-old Argentine.

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    Fox Sports

    "According to the law, if you cover your mouth you’re sent off. Red card," coach Gustavo Alfaro said. "There’s nothing I can do about that. Unfortunately, we can’t issue a new opinion on this."

  3. Paraguay led 1-0 at the time and held on for the win despite playing a man down for the entire second half.

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    BBC Sport

    Without Almiron for more than half of the match, Paraguay held on to beat Turkey 1-0.

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  1. 01 Fox Sports

    The infraction came during first-half stoppage time in the Group D match when Almiron and Mert Mulder exchanged words following a foul near midfield. Almiron covered his mouth while saying something to Mulder, who immediately appealed to referee Ivan Barton for punishment.

  2. 02 BBC Sport

    Almiron, 32, obscured his mouth with his hand while speaking to Turkey's Mert Muldur, who immediately informed an official standing next to him.

  3. 03 Sky Sports

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Original Articles (7)

US Paraguay's Almiron The 1st Player Red-Carded At The World Cup Under New Rule - FOX Sports — Fox Sports
India 1st Time In FIFA World Cup History: Paraguay's Miguel Almiron Shown Red Card Under New Rules — NDTV Sports
US Paraguay player red-carded for covering mouth — ESPN
UK 10-man Paraguay knock out Turkey despite Almiron red card — BBC Sport
UK World Cup first sees Almiron sent off for covering mouth — BBC Sport
UK Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth — BBC Sport
UK Turkey vs Paraguay: Key moments as Almiron sent off for covering mouth — Sky Sports