Miguel Almirón

Analysis: Almiron would be the first player to be sent off for the "Vini rule" at the World Cup on Friday, as he was shown his marching orders for covering his mouth as he talked to a Turkiye player. This will leave him out for their final group stage match, a major loss for the team as he is a major part of their attack and a veteran presence. He hopes this doesn't end his World Cup as well, as Paraguay is far from safe from qualifying for the knockouts.

Jun 13, 2026

Sees yellow for simulation in loss

Almiron took two shots (off target), committed one foul, suffered one foul, and picked up a yellow card for simulation in Friday's 4-1 loss to the United States.

Analysis: Almiron was one of Paraguay's primary outlets in transition, but the match never developed in a way that allowed him to consistently influence the attack. The United States' control of midfield possession and defensive organization largely neutralized his biggest strengths. While he had moments of positive ball progression and attacking intent, he was unable to produce the decisive chance creation or finishing that Paraguay needed to challenge the Americans.