June 23, 2026 at – 1:53 p.m.
The FIFA Disciplinary Commission confirmed this Tuesday the suspension for a match of Paraguayan midfielder Miguel Almirón, sent off during Albirroja’s victory over Turkey for the second round of Group D of the 2026 World Cup. The resolution is final and does not allow appeal.
The paraguayan team He suffered a significant loss ahead of the decisive match against Australia on the last date of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
The FIFA Disciplinary Commission decided to sanction a one-match suspension to Miguel Almironwho was sent off with a direct red card during the match against Türkiye on June 19 at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
According to the official statement, the Paraguayan footballer violated article 14.1.b of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, which sanctions unsportsmanlike conduct towards an opponent or towards a person other than a match official.
The sanction must be served in the next match of the Paraguayan team in the World Cup, so the midfielder will be automatically ruled out for the clash against Australia, a key match for the Albirrojas’ aspirations of advancing to the next phase of the competition.
FIFA also reported that the decision adopted by its Disciplinary Commission is final and is not subject to appeal, closing any possibility of reviewing the punishment.
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Almirón’s absence represents a significant challenge for coach Gustavo Alfaro, who must find an alternative to replace one of the team’s most influential players in a decisive commitment for Paraguay’s future in the 2026 World Cup.
The FIFA resolution
