Miguel Almirón became the first footballer sent off under IFAB's new mouth-covering regulation after a VAR review during Paraguay's World Cup match against Türkiye.

FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) have approved several changes to the Laws of the Game that will take effect before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decisions were adopted during IFAB’s annual meeting held in Hensol, Wales. The tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.