In A 2026 World Cup Match, A Player Was Sent Off For An Unusual Reason
1- 20.06.2026, 10:55
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The red card rule for such situations was introduced just before the World Cup.
In the match between Turkey and Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup, Miguel Almirón was sent off for covering his mouth. The rule regarding red cards in such situations was introduced on the eve of the World Cup.
Toward the end of the first half, a scuffle broke out between the players. In one instance, South American player Miguel Almirón said something to an opponent while covering his mouth with his hand. The referee reviewed the video replay of the incident. As a result, Almirón was shown a straight red card.
This rule was introduced just before the World Cup. The reason was the issue of racism following a high-profile scandal in the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Benfica. At that time, a player from the Portuguese club Gianluca Prestiani said something to Vinícius while covering his mouth with his jersey. The Brazilian accused his opponent of racism.
Prestiani was suspended for six matches (three of which are suspended, with a two-year probationary period) for homophobic remarks, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for strict measures to combat such behavior. Almirón thus became the first player at the 2026 World Cup to be punished for remarks made with his mouth covered. Although it is not yet known exactly what the player said.
As for the match, Paraguay won 1–0 thanks to a goal in the second minute. Turkey, just as in its opening game of the tournament, dominated, taking 31 shots, but lost again. For this team, the World Cup will end in the group stage; it will finish last in the group in any case.
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