Miguel Almirón receives one‑match ban for covering his mouth at World Cup

Paraguayan midfielder Miguel Almirón was shown a red card after covering his mouth during the World Cup group match against Turkey. The incident marked the first time the gesture resulted in a dismissal in the tournament's history.

Almirón received a one‑match suspension and will miss Paraguay's next fixture. Officials said the act violated FIFA's disciplinary code.

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