Source: BroBible
Summary
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron was given a red card for covering his mouth while talking to a Turkish player. The incident occurred in the first half of the match between Paraguay and Turkey, which Paraguay won 1-0. The red card was given due to a new rule that prohibits players from covering their mouths while speaking to opponents. The rule was implemented after a controversy involving Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni and Real Madrid/Brazil superstar Vinícius Júnior in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League.
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The habit gets a new name.
The World Cup introduces a new rule: no covering your mouth while talking.
A player can get a red card for covering their mouth, even if they’re just about to sneeze.
The rule aims to root out racism, but it’s hard to imagine what Almiron could have said to get a red card.
The new rule creates a dilemma: what if a player sneezes and covers their mouth?
The World Cup just got a little more interesting, and a lot more confusing.
