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World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Sweden prediction, schedules, key highlights

card under World Cup’s new mouth-covering rule Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off under the World Cup’s new mouth-covering rule after receiving a straight red

Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth

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

Turkiye knocked out of World Cup 2026 after 1-0 defeat to 10-man Paraguay

red ⁠card. The rule came into effect after Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni was accused ‌of making discriminatory slurs to Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr ‌with ‌his mouth covered. ![Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group

Uncertain World Cup for Paraguay’s Almiron, sent off for covering his mouth

Miguel Almiron said to Turkiye’s Mert Muldur under the cover of his hand, but it may have been his last gesture in this World Cup. On Friday, Almiron became the [first ⁠player

VAR makes 'mistaken identity' history as strange booking confuses fans

Miguel Almiron. After the free-kick was taken, Dutch referee Danny Makkelie was sent to the screen by the VAR and overturned his decision - something officials have not previously been allowed to do. After rescinding