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Ecuador's Hincapié becomes the second player sent off for covering his mouth at the World Cup
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· July 1, 2026
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Key points He was removed from the game near the end, in the 95th minute. A World Cup player has been ejected from a game for an unusual reason.
A World Cup player has been ejected from a game for an unusual reason. Details are sparse, but it is known that this is the second time a player has been sent off for this particular offense.
The incident occurred during an Ecuador game, involving a player named Piero Hincapié. He was removed from the game near the end, in the 95th minute.
Further information about this incident can be found through ValleyCentral sports news, which reports on international sports events, including the World Cup, for viewers in the McAllen , TX area.
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Category: local Published: July 1, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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