One Rule, Two Standards: FIFA’s Mouth-Covering Law Is Under Scrutiny

FIFA introduced one of their boldest new rules for the 2026 World Cup, cover your mouth during a confrontation and get a red card. Simple, clear, no exceptions.

Miguel Almirón became the first player in World Cup history to be sent off for covering his mouth, dismissed in first-half stoppage time during Paraguay’s Group D match against Turkey after exchanging words with Mert Müldür and…