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Argentina news
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The gist
FIFA banned three Argentina players, led by Leandro Paredes' 10-match suspension, for striking Spain after the World Cup final. The bans mark a rare punishment for on-field violence in a.
Background
After Argentina won the 2026 World Cup final against Spain, a scuffle broke out involving players from both teams. FIFA reviewed the incident and issued sanctions, including bans for three Argentina players and fines for the Argentine Football Association (AFA) related to fan behavior and a political banner.
How it unfolded
- recentlyFIFA handed bans to three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after the World Cup final.
- recentlyArgentina defender Nahuel Molina received a seven-game ban, Thiago Almada a one-game suspension, and team official Roberto Ayala a three-match ban.
- recentlyThe AFA was fined $310,000 and ordered to play its next home match with a 50% stadium closure due to fan behavior and a political banner.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- FIFA confirmed the sanctions, stating they relate to 'using a sports event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature', 'discrimination and racist abuse', and 'order and security at matches'.