Paraguay sues FIFA over Bellingham

Jude Bellingham's action of covering his mouth at the 2026 World Cup is causing intense controversy, prompting the Paraguay national team to officially complain to FIFA about the inconsistent application of the rule.

Bellingham's controversial actions. (Photo: X).

The Paraguayan Football Association (APF) has officially filed a complaint with FIFA, alleging inconsistencies in the enforcement of new regulations at the 2026 World Cup . At the heart of the scandal is England midfielder Jude Bellingham, who was filmed covering his mouth during the 0-0 draw against Ghana in Group L on June 24th but received no punishment.

The incident sparked a wave of fierce protests because just a few days earlier, Miguel Almiron of Paraguay made history by becoming the first player to receive a direct red card for a similar offense in Paraguay's narrow 1-0 victory over Turkey on June 20th.

The "Vinicius Rule," a regulation recently implemented by FIFA to tighten player conduct on the field, is being questioned for its fairness when applied between large and small teams.

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In a document sent to the world's most powerful football governing body, Paraguay cited numerous instances where Bellingham violated the rules but were overlooked by the referees. A source close to the APF affirmed: "The rules of the game must be applied fairly to all teams; otherwise, all regulations will completely lose their legitimacy."

Currently, images of Bellingham's behavior are spreading rapidly across social media platforms. Under pressure from public opinion and official complaints, FIFA has confirmed it will open an investigation, reviewing video footage from both matches to reach a final verdict.

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