According to BBC Sport, the 2026 World Cup has introduced a surprising new rule—and Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron just became its first casualty. Almiron was sent off for covering his mouth during the match against Turkey, making him the first player ejected for violating the mouth-covering prohibition. Despite the red card, Paraguay went on to beat Turkey.

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