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During which World Cup was Pagliuca the first goalkeeper to receive a red card?

  • 1990

  • 1994

  • 1998

  • 2002

Answer

Pagliuca was the first goalkeeper to be sent off in a World Cup finals match during the 1994 tournament in the United States. He received a red card in the 87th minute of Italy's match against Nigeria after handling the ball outside the penalty area. The Italians went on to win the match 2-1.
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