FIFA, Red card and World Cup
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Players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents will not be shown red cards in Uefa competitions.
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron received the World Cup's first-ever red card for covering his mouth during a confrontation with Turkey's Mert Mulder.
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Paraguayan player sent off as FIFA's new 'mouth-cover' rule claims first victim at 2026 World Cup
A Paraguayan player was sent off as FIFA’s new 'Mouth-Cover' rule claimed its first-ever victim at the 2026 World Cup.
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapié has become the second player to be given a red card at the 2026 World Cup for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent. With his side down 2-0, Hincapié covered his mouth when squaring up to Mexico's Santiago Giménez in second-half stoppage time of their World Cup round of 32 clash.
Futbol Chronicle on MSN
Why Jude Bellingham Avoided New FIFA Red Card Rule During England’s World Cup Draw With Ghana
A picture of England midfielder Jude Bellingham covering his mouth while speaking to Ghana forward Jordan Ayew during Tuesday’s 0-0 World Cup draw has sparked debate over FIFA’s controversial new disciplinary rule.
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FIFA reversed Folarin Balogun's bizarre red card with (sort of) unprecedented decision
FIFA is officially walking back a decision that would have really hurt the USMNT.
