One of Paraguay’s best players will miss Friday’s clash with Australia after becoming the first player to be sent off under a controversial new rule.

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has become the first player issued a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth.

Miguel Almirón made World Cup history — just not the kind he would have liked. He got a unique red card during Paraguay's match against Turkey.

The extraordinary moment saw the referee show the player a straight red card after going over to his monitor and spotting that he had covered his mouth in a dispute.

Il nuovo regolamento miete la prima vittima ai Mondiali 2026: Almiron cacciato

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field…

The laws of the game were changed in April following an incident involving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr and Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron was sent off for covering his mouth when saying something to Mert Muldur during the first half of their World Cup match against Turkey

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player to be issued a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth. | Football News

SANTA CLARA: Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an…

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player to receive a red card under football's new rule against covering the mouth while speaking to an opponent during a FIFA World Cup…

New disciplinary rule stems from previous allegations involving concealed-mouth gestures

FIFA had announced in April that players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will be given a red card.

Almiron was dismissed in first-half stoppage time but Paraguay clung on for a 1-0 win over Turkey

Il paraguaiano diventa il primo giocatore punito ai Mondiali 2026 per aver violato la nuova direttiva Fifa

Paraguay midfielder shown a red card after incident with Turkey's Mert Mulder

Miguel Almirón received the first red card under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule during Paraguay vs Turkey at the 2026 World Cup, his second historic

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off

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Miguel Almiron received the first-ever red card for covering his mouth at the 2026 World Cup, enforcing FIFA's new rule during Paraguay vs Turkey.

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron makes World Cup history as the first player red-carded for covering his mouth during a match.