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June 21 : Portugal had plenty of the ball in their World Cup opener but little bite and Roberto Martinez's side return to Houston on Tuesday needing a sharper attacking display against Uzbekistan after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic of Congo.
SANTA CLARA, California, June 20 : It was unclear what Paraguay's Miguel Almiron said to Turkey's Mert Muldur under the cover of his hand, but it may have been his last gesture in this World Cup.
Laga Turki vs Paraguay di Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, Sabtu (20/6/2026) diwarnai dengan insiden kartu merah Almiron. Pemain Paraguay itu dikartu merah di akhir babak pertama.
Seperti diketahui, sejumlah aturan baru diterapkan FIFA mulai Piala Dunia 2026, salah satu di antaranya larangan berbicara sambil menutup mulut. Aturan ini dikenal dengan istilah populer Prestianni Law, merujuk pada gelandang Benfica Gianluca Prestianni.
SANTA CLARA: Paraguay's Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday (Jun 19) after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation under new FIFA rules.
SANTA CLARA: Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation under new FIFA rules. Former Newcastle player Almiron was given his marching orders in first half stoppage time after covering his mouth while he appeared to direct a comment at Turkiye’s Mert Muldur during the two teams’ World Cup Group D game in Santa Clara, California. Paraguay were leading 1-0 when Almiron was dismissed following a VAR review. FIFA announced in April that players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will be given a red card. The initiative being rolled out at the World Cup is part of a broader effort to combat racism, FIFA has said. The new rule follows controversy earlier this year when Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni was accused of racially abusing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior during a Champions League game in February. Prestianni denied racially abusing Vinicius but was later banned for six matches — with three of those suspended — for “homophobic conduct.” FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been a prominent supporter of the new law. “If you do not have something to hide, you don’t hide your mouth when you say something.
Miguel Almirón became the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth and speaking during an altercation when he was shown a red card in Paraguay's 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D match against Türkiye on Friday.
SANTA CLARA, California, June 19 : Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron was given a straight red card for covering his mouth in a confrontation with Turkey's Mert Muldur on Friday in the first instance of the new rule being applied at the World Cup.