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First goalkeeper to receive a red card at the FIFA World Cup

First goalkeeper to receive a red card at the FIFA World Cup
Who
Gianluca Pagliuca
What
First
Where
United States (New York City)
When
23 June 1994

Goalkeeper Gianluca Pagliuca (Italy) was sent off for handling the ball outside the area after 21 minutes of Italy’s match against Norway on 23 June 1994, at the Giants Stadium in New York City, USA. Ten-man Italy went on to win the match 1–0, thanks to a goal from Dino Baggio.