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Kedar Bayley

What is the ‘mistaken identity’ rule that debuted during USA vs Paraguay?

Tim Ream and Miguel Almiron discuss the 'mistaken identity' rule with referee Danny Makkelie during USA vs Paraguay at the World Cup 2026.

During USA’s opening fixture of the World Cup 2026, the co-hosts became the beneficiaries of a new rule that has now been debuted at the tournament.

Facing off against Paraguay, the USMNT scored three goals in the first half during a seemingly endless wave of American attacks.

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