Almirón sent off for mouth-covering during Turkey-Paraguay match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:39 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Miguel Almirón was sent off during the Turkey-Paraguay match on June 20, after covering his mouth while arguing with opponent Mert Muldur. This marks the first enforcement of a new IFAB rule aimed at preventing unverified conduct during on-field disputes. VAR intervened after a scuffle followed a foul on Isidro Pitta, leading to the red card decision from referee Ivan Barton. Almirón's reaction has sparked widespread debate, and the incident will likely impact how future confrontations are monitored in the tournament.
- •Almirón covered his mouth while speaking to Muldur.
- •Referee Barton issued a red card after VAR review.
- •Incident linked to new IFAB directive on player conduct.
- •First case of the rule being applied in a World Cup.
- •Widespread debate over the implications for future matches.
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"Among the most debated images from Turkey-Paraguay was that of Miguel Almirón, captured with a look of total disbelief after a refereeing decision that many struggled to understand at the time.💡 W...
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