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World Cup first sees Almiron sent off for covering mouth

BBC News · Jun 20, 2026, 5:05 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Watch Miguel Almiron become the first player to be sent off under new rules preventing players from covering their mouths during a game at the 2026 World Cup, with the Paraguay midfielder shown red in a win over Turkey.

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Dawn News Paraguay's Almiron sent off under new FIFA 'mouth-covering' rule ESPN Paraguay player red-carded for covering mouth ABC Australia New football laws strike as Almirón sent off

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