Paraguayan journalist Jorge 'Chipi' Vera has been expelled from the World Cup by FIFA. The Paraguay national football team moves forward in the tournament after defeating Turkey 0-1 on 2026-06-20.

What happened?

Journalist 'Chipi' Vera made derogatory comments towards FIFA and referee Iván Barton. The referee had expelled Paraguayan player Miguel Almirón for covering his mouth with his hand.

Why does it matter for Paraguay national?

The expulsion of 'Chipi' Vera is an example of FIFA's strict policy against racism. The Paraguay national football team must move forward without the presence of the journalist.

What's next?

The next match for Paraguay national is against Australia on 2026-06-26. The team seeks to move forward in the tournament after the victory against Turkey.

DateMatchResult
2026-06-20Turkey - Paraguay0-1
2026-06-26Paraguay - Australia-