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World Cup 2026: Paraguay's Miguel Almiron sent off for covering mouth while speaking to opponent

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent during his side's World Cup group match against Turkey in San Francisco.

Almiron, 32, obscured his mouth with his hand while speaking to Turkey's Mert Muldur, who immediately informed an official standing next to him.

Following a check by the video assistant referee (VAR), referee Ivan Barton from El Salvador announced to the crowd that he was sending off the former Newcastle United winger.

Commentating for BBC Radio 5 Live, former Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison said: "If you know the rules, you shouldn't do it. You've got to credit the referee and the VAR for making that decision.

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Turkey are out from the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 defeat against 10-player Paraguay which sees USMNT top the group.

Paraguay took the lead two minutes in as midfielder Matias Galarza netted with a powerful low strike from the edge of the box.

But MLS star Miguel Almiron became the first ever player to get a red card for covering his mouth when speaking to an opponent.

Turkey exit after failing to score from 62 shots across two games; the United States top Group D after earlier beating Australia 2-0.

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