Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron becomes 1st player red-carded at World Cup for covering his mouth

June 20, 2026

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Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron becomes 1st player red-carded at World Cup for covering his mouth

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SANTA CLARA, California (AP) — 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.

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.

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