Almirone became the first player to be sent off at the 2026 World Cup.
Miguel Almiron was the first player to be kicked off the field at a World Cup for covering up during a conversation with an opponent.
Miguel Almiron, winger for the Paraguay national team Was kicked off the field in a 2026 World Cup match against Türkiye. The incident occurred towards the end of the first half. Meanwhile, Almirón talks to Türkiye's defender Mert Mildjur. He covered his mouth with his hand and said something to his opponent. The referee made the decision to award the red card after a VAR review. This dismissal was due to new FIFA rules. that prohibits football players from covering their mouths while talking to opponents or referees This was considered an attempt to hide the content of the conversation from the live camera. and could lead to disciplinary action. As a result, Almiron became the first footballer to be sent off at a World Cup for violating this rule.
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