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Almiron First Player Sent Off for Mouth Covering

Published 20 June 2026

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron made history on Friday, becoming the first player to be sent off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation.

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