World Cup First: Player Sent Off for Covering His Mouth
A World Cup player was shown a red card for the first time in tournament history after covering his mouth during an altercation. The incident happened in a clash between Turkey and Paraguay when Miguel Almiron confronted Moldur while hiding his mouth, and after a VAR review he was sent off directly.
The match was part of the second round in Group D and carried major weight in the fight for a place in the knockout stage. Paraguay took a 1-0 lead in the second minute, when Matias Galarza capitalized on a Turkish defensive mistake.
The sending-off marked a historic disciplinary decision in the World Cup, with the video review confirming the referee's choice after the confrontation. The result of the game could prove decisive in the battle for advancement from the group.
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