FIFA suspends Argentina's Paredes for 10 games over World Cup final clashes
Summary
FIFA has banned Argentina’s Leandro Paredes from playing in 10 international matches and fined him $90,000 for his role in fights after the World Cup final against Spain. Several other Argentina players were also suspended and fined, and Argentina must play two home games without fans due to crowd misconduct during the tournament.Key Facts
- Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final held in New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
- Leandro Paredes was banned for 10 international games and fined $90,000 for fighting after the match.
- Nahuel Molina from Argentina was suspended for seven matches and fined $90,000.
- Thiago Almada was suspended for one match and fined $30,000; Spain’s Gavi received a similar penalty.
- Argentina must play their next two home matches without fans; one of these match bans is currently suspended.
- The Argentine Football Association (AFA) was fined $321,000 for team misconduct and fan behavior, including political demonstrations.
- After Argentina’s semi-final win, players held a banner about the Falklands (Las Malvinas), a sensitive political issue between Argentina and the UK.
- The AFA plans to appeal the fines and suspensions handed down by FIFA.
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