Miguel Almirón became the first player sent off at a World Cup for covering his mouth while speaking, following enforcement of the new Prestianni rule.
🟥Miguel Almiron covered his mouth and said something to his opponent, and was sent off! pic.twitter.com/yiqqhpzsTa
— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) June 20, 2026
The 2026 World Cup produced a remarkable first after Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón was shown a red card during his side’s match against Türkiye. According to Polymarket FC, the dismissal came for covering his mouth while speaking, with officials enforcing the newly introduced Prestianni rule.
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