Almiron's Red Card for Covering Mouth

Miguel Almiron made World Cup history — in the worst way — after getting the tournament’s first red card for covering his mouth while jawing with an opponent, triggering a new FIFA rule aimed at stopping players from hiding insults. The controversial call came late in Paraguay’s game against Turkey, forcing them to play the second half with 10 men — yet they still pulled off a one-goal win. Almiron, devastated and reportedly deeply regretful, now faces missing their crucial group stage match against Australia, with potential for an even longer suspension if FIFA escalates the penalty. His coach, while praising the team’s resilience without him, admits the rule might be too strict for a game that thrives on friction. This isn’t Almiron’s first brush with the new video review era — he also received a yellow card in their opener — making this a bizarre, high-stakes moment in football’s evolving disciplinary landscape. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/130da8b701c239c0