Paraguay's outspoken coach Gustavo Alfaro took aim at football's ‌business elites on Sunday, accusing them of commercial intrusion on the World Cup and sidelining fans with exorbitant ticket costs in a sport that has its roots in poverty.

Santa Clara, CA ― After disappointing losses to open the World Cup, Turkey and Paraguay squared off in Northern California in a matchup that determined the United States men's national team's final place in Group D.

Socceroo Jackson Irvine has backed the decision by Fifa to send players off for covering their mouths when they speak, after Paraguay winger Miguel Almirón was given a historic red card against Turkey.

Late in the first half of Paraguay's eventual 1-0 win, Almirón got chippy with Türkiye defender Mert Müldür after a foul. Almirón decided to cover his mouth during the argument, leading to a deeply controversial call: Referee Iván Barton gave Almirón a red card following a VAR review.

Brazil's 3-0 win saw Haiti become the first side to be eliminated from contention for this World Cup's knockout stages.