Australia’s Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card

• Miguel Almirón sent off against Turkey for covering mouth

• Socceroos face South Americans in crucial last Group D match

Socceroo Jackson Irvine has backed the decision by Fifa to send players off for covering their mouths when they speak, after Paraguay winger Miguel Almirón was given a historic red card against Turkey.

The Socceroos and Paraguay face a showdown for second place in the group at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday (Friday AEST). If either team loses they will face a torturous wait to find out if they will progress as one of the eight third-placed teams across the 12 groups.