Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final clashes
Summary
Argentina’s Leandro Paredes has been banned for 10 games because of his actions during fights after the team lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Another player, Nahuel Molina, received a seven-game suspension, and Argentina must play their next two home games without fans, with one game’s punishment put on hold.Key Facts
- Leandro Paredes is suspended for 10 matches due to involvement in post-match clashes.
- Nahuel Molina, also from Argentina, received a seven-match ban for the same incident.
- Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the final of the 2026 World Cup.
- The team must play their next two home matches behind closed doors (no spectators).
- One of the two home game bans is suspended, meaning it may not be enforced immediately.
- The sanctions come from FIFA’s disciplinary committee.
- The disciplinary actions relate to on-field fights after the final match.
- The incident occurred at the end of the World Cup tournament.
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