FIFA sanctions Argentina over brawl at World Cup final game

Argentina’s defeat in the football World Cup final defeat has come with a costly post-match hangover. FIFA has imposed a ban on Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes and a hefty fine for sparking a brawl after his side's loss to Spain. His teammate Nahuel Molina has been similarly disciplined in a series of a decisions

Midfielder suspended for 10 matches after grabbing opponent by throat in wild scenes following loss to Spain.

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee on Friday imposed financial and sporting sanctions on the Argentine Football Association and four members of its national squad over the confrontations at the end of the 2026 World Cup final and over breaches committed throughout the tournament, among them the display of a banner asserting

FIFA has announced punishments for players and staff following the brawl that broke out after the World Cup final in July.

Midfielder Leandro Paredes has been hit hardest and given a 10-match ban.

FIFA issued $270,000 in fines and 22 games in bans after the Argentina-Spain World Cup final brawl, with Leandro Paredes facing a 10-game suspension.

Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle  CNN

Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Gavi also suspended Fifa issue $321,000 fine for Falkland Islands banner Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month’s World Cup final against Spain, but they have only been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-f

FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament.

FIFA bans Argentina's Paredes 10 games over World Cup final melee with Spain  USA Today

Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle  AP News

Argentina Stars Handed Massive Bans for World Cup Final Brawl  Sports Illustrated

FIFA harshly punishes Argentina after the controversial Falkland Islands flag  MARCA

Leando Paredes banned for 10 international matches and fined, along with teammate Nahuel Molina, who gets seven games; AFA ordered to play one national team match without fans for Malvinas flag (, while Thiago Almada and Spain’s Gavi given one-match bans. Leer más

Paredes banned 10 games as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl  ESPN

The lengthiest suspension sees Leandro Paredes banned for 10 matches, while Nahuel Molina has been suspended for seven games.

FIFA on Friday handed bans to three Argentina players, led by a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final

Several players also hit with fines for unpleasant scenes after final

Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month's World Cup final against Spain, while the South American nation have been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final win over England.

Midfielder Leandro Paredes has been hit hardest and given a 10-match ban.

The Argentina midfielder was involved in a brawl at full-time at the New York New Jersey Stadium following the World Cup final defeat to Spain