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World Cup first sees Almiron sent off for covering mouth

feeds.bbci.co.uk·Saturday, June 20, 2026

Watch Miguel Almiron become the first player to be sent off under new rules preventing players from covering their mouths during a game at the 2026 World Cup, with the Paraguay midfielder shown red in a win over Turkey.

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