World Cup announcer stripped of FIFA credential over Almirón red-card tirade

A Paraguayan football announcer had his FIFA credentials revoked after going on a tirade over a red card given to Paraguay's Miguel Almirón during their World Cup match against Türkiye on Friday, June 20, 2026. Almirón was ejected in the first half after appearing to cover his mouth while speaking to Türkiye's Mert Müldür, violating a new rule aimed at preventing racial abuse by prohibiting players from covering their mouths during matches. The red card, reportedly the first of its kind under this rule, was widely considered controversial given the high-stakes World Cup setting.