Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle
- Fifa handed Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes a 10-match suspension and $90,000 fine following the World Cup 2026 final against Spain. The governing body imposed heavy sanctions on Argentina after the match concluded.
- The disciplinary action stems from a post-match brawl where Paredes threw opponent Pablo Mart to the ground. Spain emerged victorious in the final, sparking the incident that led to these severe penalties.
- Additional Argentina team members face suspensions: Nahuel Molina received a seven-match ban, Thiago Almada a one-match suspension, and coach Roberto Ayala a three-match ban. Gavira also received a one-match suspension with a $30,000 fine.
- The Argentinian Football Association received a $321,000 fine for breaches of the FIFA Disciplinary Code , including team misconduct, discriminatory chants by supporters, and order and security violations. Fifa's disciplinary committee investigated possible breaches during the incident.
- Fifa continues to review team conduct following the tournament's conclusion, with additional disciplinary decisions pending. These sanctions reflect the governing body's attempt to address the alleged "disgraceful brawl" and broader behavioral issues within Argentina's squad.
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FIFA Sanctions, Fines Argentine Football Association, Players over Non-sporting Conduct at WC 2026
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has been fined USD 321,000 for breaches of multiple articles of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC), including the use of a sports event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature, team misconduct, discrimination and racist abuse, and failure to ensure order and security at matches, according to the statement issued by FIFA's Disciplinary Committee. Spo…
Argentina's Leandro Paredes suspended 10 games for World Cup clash after final
PARIS — Midfielder Leandro Paredes and several Argentina teammates have received bans and fines for their part in clashes with Spain players at the World Cup final, FIFA said on Friday. In the strongest punishment handed down by world soccer’s governing body, Paredes was banned for 10 international games and fined $90,000 US. He grabbed […]
FIFA sanctions, fines Argentine Football Association, players over non-sporting conduct at WC 2026 - The Tribune
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has been fined USD 321,000 for breaches of multiple articles of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC), including the use of a sports event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature, team misconduct, discrimination and racist abuse, and failure to ensure order and security at matches, according to the statement issued by FIFA's Disciplinary Committee.
Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada, Roberto Ayala and Gavi were sanctioned by the Disciplinary Commission. AFA was also affected
The middle of the field Leandro Paredes received the heaviest sanction, he who had rushed on the Spanish Gavi shortly after the final whistle.
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