Miguel Almirón’s dismissal was unusual but there’s nothing new about players losing their cool on the biggest stage After a fairly pedestrian first half of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup , the game burst into life in the second period. South Africa midfielder Sphephelo Sithole, who had ...
Source: [Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/22/world-cup-red-cards-history)