13.06.2026 08:10
In the USA-Paraguay match, after a VAR review, the referee overturned the yellow card shown to Tim Ream and instead gave the card to Miguel Almiron. The new regulation was applied for the first time in World Cup history.
The match between the USA and Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup became the stage for a historic moment in football rules. In the match, after Paraguayan player Miguel Almiron went down outside the penalty area, the referee awarded a foul and showed a yellow card to American Tim Ream.
VAR INTERVENED
Following the incident, a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review was initiated. After reviewing the footage, the referee changed his initial decision and ruled that there was no foul. The review determined that Almiron fell to the ground without any contact from his opponent.
A HISTORIC DECISION
After the VAR review, the yellow card shown to Tim Ream was rescinded. The referee then showed a yellow card to Miguel Almiron for simulation. Thus, the new regulation in the Laws of the Game was applied for the first time in World Cup history.
THE FIRST EXAMPLE OF A NEW ERA IN FOOTBALL
The referee changing the recipient of the card with VAR assistance became one of the most talked-about moments of the match. While the new application is considered an important step in preventing simulation, the decision sparked widespread discussion in the football community.