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First Red Card of World Cup for 'Covering Mouth' During Argument: Paraguay Player Sent Off The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North and Central America has seen its first player sent off for what is being called the "Vinicius Rule"—the act of covering one's mouth while arguing with an opponent. SBS Jun 20, 2026 9:36 PM

Argentine Broadcaster Fires Staff After False Report on Messi's Father's Death An Argentine broadcaster has taken the extreme measure of firing all involved staff members after airing a major false report claiming that superstar Lionel Messi's father had passed away. SBS Jun 20, 2026 8:46 PM

Goal 65 Seconds After Kickoff… Player Sent Off for Covering Mouth While Speaking A rule designed to prevent hate speech, which mandates a red card for players who cover their mouths while speaking, was introduced for the first time at this World Cup. SBS Jun 20, 2026 8:45 PM

Lee Jung-hoo Records Multi-Hit Game, Closing Gap for Batting Title Lee Jung-hoo recorded another multi-hit game today , including a double, raising… SBS Jun 20, 2026 8:41 PM

Brazil Finds Its Samba Rhythm: Defeats Haiti to Take Group Lead After a disappointing draw against Morocco in their opening match, Brazil showcased their prowess as a title contender today against Haiti. SBS Jun 20, 2026 8:11 PM

South Africa on the Brink: Preparing for South Korea Without Rest The South African national team is also in a desperate situation, needing a win in their final match against us to advance to the Round of 32. SBS Jun 20, 2026 8:11 PM

South Africa's Weaknesses: Flanks and Space Behind; A 'Son Heung-min Shift'? To secure second place in our group, a victory against South Africa is crucial. This is why a more aggressive approach is needed compared to our previous matches. SBS Jun 20, 2026 8:11 PM

"Turning Regret into Momentum"... The Taegeuk Warriors Run Again Moving on to World Cup news. Our national team is putting yesterday's disappointing loss behind them as they prepare for the final group stage match against South Africa. SBS Jun 20, 2026 8:09 PM

SSG's Kim Jae-hwan Blasts 3 Consecutive Home Runs, 59th in KBO History Playing as the designated hitter in an away game against the NC Dinos at Changwon NC Park in Gyeongnam today, June 20, 2026, for the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League, Kim hit a two-run homer to center field in the first inning, a grand slam to right-center in the third, and a solo shot to center in the sixth. SBS Jun 20, 2026 7:25 PM

Na Madi Joel-jin Wins 100m at KAAF National Championships with 10.20 Seconds Na Madi Joel-jin secured the gold medal in the event's final, held today at the Yecheon Stadium in Yecheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, finishing ahead of second-place runner Viwesa Daniel . SBS Jun 20, 2026 7:12 PM