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Miguel Almiron becomes first red card under FIFA's 'Vinicius Law

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Miguel Almiron becomes first red card under FIFA's 'Vinicius Law
Summary

Miguel Almiron was sent off during Paraguay's match against Türkiye after a VAR review found he covered his mouth while speaking to an opponent, a violation of FIFA's new 'Vinicius Law.' The incident occurred at the end of the first half while the score stood at 1-0 in favor of Paraguay. Despite Almiron's dismissal, Paraguay secured a 1-0 victory, confirming that Arda Guler's team will not advance from Group D after losing two consecutive matches.

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  • •Vinicius Junior scored in Brazil's 3-0 win over Haiti.
  • •Almiron received a red card for covering his mouth during the match.
  • •Paraguay won 1-0, avoiding an impact from Almiron's dismissal.
  • •Arda Guler's team will exit the tournament after the group stage.
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  • 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup star becomes first player sent off under new ‘Vinicius Law’
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Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior was in action for Brazil on Sunday, and he scored in a 3-0 victory over Haiti. It’s been a strong World Cup so far for the 25-year-old, who’s scored twice in two...

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