Almiron booked amid referee error as Paraguay draws record viewership

Almiron booking row

Miguel Almiron was booked against the United States in Paraguay's World Cup opener, and the referee apparently got the rules wrong on the play (1). The Paraguayan attacker went into the book, but the decision has sparked debate about the official's understanding of the law.

Record numbers watched Paraguay

Your World Cup opener against the USA set a viewership record, pulling in more viewers than the NBA finals (2) (3). That is a staggering number, and it shows the global appetite for this Paraguay side on the biggest stage.