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Paraguay's Miguel Almiron becomes 1st player red-carded at the World Cup for covering his mouth
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· June 20, 2026
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Key points Further details about the incident and the match are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. A notable incident occurred during a World Cup match between Paraguay and Turkey.
A notable incident occurred during a World Cup match between Paraguay and Turkey. Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron was issued a red card, marking a first for the tournament.
The red card was given to Almiron for covering his mouth, an infraction that took place late in the first half. This incident happened during a confrontation in first-half stoppage time of the Group D match.
Further details about the incident and the match are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
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