Sport from Saturday, June 20th, 2026

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón became the first player sent off under FIFA’s new rule banning players from covering their mouths during confrontations after a dramatic 2026 World Cup match against Türkiye.

Iran has filed an official complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions imposed during the 2026 World Cup, arguing that the measures have disrupted the team’s preparations and created unequal conditions for competition.

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has postponed the start of its 2026 Commonwealth Games national trials by one day after severe weather conditions in the United States delayed the arrival of several Nigerian athletes.

Haiti and Türkiye have become the first two countries to be eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering their second defeats of the group stage on Friday.