Miguel Almirón’s dismissal was unusual but there’s nothing new about players losing their cool on the biggest stage Miguel Almirón’s dismissal was unusual but there’s nothing new about players losing their cool on the biggest stage A fter 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 been at fault for Mexico’s opening goal, compounded his error by being sent off in the