Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón became the first player ejected from the 2026 World Cup during a match against an unnamed opponent. The expulsion occurred due to the application of a newly implemented FIFA rule, the specifics of which were not detailed in the report. This marks a significant, and unusual, first for the tournament and the new regulations. As a result of the red card, Paraguay was forced to continue the game with ten players. The incident is being described as both historic and unprecedented. The match was otherwise noted for being impacted by this unusual dismissal. Further details regarding the specific infraction and the new FIFA rule are currently unavailable.