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Almirón Gets First FIFA-Rule Red, Misses Paraguay-Australia Match

6/22/2026

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Paraguay winger Miguel Almirón received a historic red card for covering his mouth, the first under FIFA’s new rule, and will miss Thursday’s match.
FIFPRO council member Jackson Irvine said the new rule was fair.
Australia will face Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday for place in Group D.
Paraguay came off a 1-0 win over Turkey, but a loss could send teams to an eight-team third-place playoff.

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Paraguay winger Miguel Almirón received a historic red card for covering his mouth, the first under FIFA’s new rule, and will miss Thursday’s match.
FIFPRO council member Jackson Irvine said the new rule was fair.
Australia will face Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday for place in Group D.
Paraguay came off a 1-0 win over Turkey, but a loss could send teams to an eight-team third-place playoff.