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World Cup first sees Almiron sent off for covering mouth

World Cup first sees Almiron sent off for covering mouth
BBC News Saturday 20 June 2026, 05:05 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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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