The Ecuador defender was dismissed in stoppage time in the round-of-32 game against Mexico at Azteca Stadium on Tuesday.

Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie has been sent off at the 2026 World Cup for covering his mouth during a heated exchange with Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez. The 24-year-old's dismissal came in ...

Piero Hincapié became the second player in World Cup history to be sent off for covering his mouth. His actions with Ecuador ...

FIFA has explained the controversial VAR decision that disallowed Germany’s extra-time goal, leading to their World Cup 2026 ...

Piero Hincapie received a red card under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule during the 2026 World Cup defeat to Mexico. Learn why the Arsenal star was dismissed, FIFA's explanation of the law, and how it ...

Arsenal’s Piero Hincapié was sent off for covering his mouth as Mexico beat Ecuador to set up a potential showdown with ...

There was all sorts of drama overnight at the World Cup, both on the field and away from the pitch, as England discovered who ...

Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the World Cup to be dismissed for covering his mouth while ...

FIFA’s new anti-time-wasting rules at the FIFA World Cup 2026 have proved an overwhelming hit, Chief ‌Refereeing Officer ...

FIFA's new anti-time-wasting rules at the World Cup have proved an overwhelming hit, Chief Refereeing ​Officer Pierluigi ...