Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron made history for the wrong reasons by becoming the first player dismissed under FIFA's newly implemented anti-discrimination regulation during his team's crucial 1-0 triumph over Turkiye in FIFA World Cup Group D.

The experienced attacker was shown a straight red card during first-half injury time following a heated confrontation with Turkish fullback Mert Muldur. Almiron was spotted shielding his mouth while addressing his opponent, which immediately drew the attention of the match officials.