Miguel Almiron

Almiron Red Card and the Rule Changes Reshaping World Cup 2026

June 20, 2026 by James Whitmore

Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off for covering his mouth at World Cup 2026. We examine the rule, its context, and wider tournament trends.

Categories Analysis Tags Brazil, FIFA rules, Jan Paul van Hecke, Miguel Almiron, Paraguay, Tottenham Hotspur, World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026: A Guide to Football’s Biggest-Ever Tournament

The story so far. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs 11 June to 19 July across the USA,…

By James Whitmore

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