Paraguay's Almiron The 1st Player Red-Carded At The World Cup Under New Rule

Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón became the first player sent off at this World Cup after being red-carded for covering his mouth while exchanging words with a Turkish player — the decision came after VAR review under a new FIFA rule.
Paraguay held on to a 1-0 lead and won despite playing a man down; coach Gustavo Alfaro said Almirón apologized and that the team’s “fighting spirit” carried them through.
The red card rules mean Almirón will miss the next group match against Australia and could face a longer suspension, fueling debate about whether the new rule is too strict.