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FIFA has disciplined three Argentine players for their violent behavior following Argentina's 2026 North America–Mexico–Central America World Cup final defeat. In addition to the field violence, the Argentine Football Association has fined the team for what it calls "political statements." FIFA has imposed a 10-game suspension on midfielder Leandro Parede, seven games on Núñel Molina, and one game on Diego Almada, according to various news agencies.

Parede and Molina will also pay fines of $90,000 and $30,000 respectively. The most severe violent act was committed by Parede, who grabbed and pushed Spanish defender Eric Garcia, causing him to fall to the ground. Parede's 10-game suspension is the most severe in World Cup history. Argentine coach Roberto Alvaro received a three-game suspension and a $30,000 fine.

Spain's Almada received a one-game suspension. As a result, Argentina will miss the UEFA Nations League match against England next month. Parede and Molina are not the first players to receive disciplinary action for field violence. In 2014, Uruguay striker Luis Suarez received an eight-game ban from Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini in the 2014 World Cup.

Suarez had previously challenged two opponents during his professional career, resulting in an eight-match ban from Barcelona and a four-month suspension from all football activities. In addition to field violence, players are also banned from making political statements at World Cup matches. Argentina's national team will also face a $110,000 fine from FIFA for making political statements after their victory over England in the semifinal, as well as a $100,000 fine to FIFA's anti-discrimination program.

This was similar to the punishment given to Croatia's Josip Simunic in 2013, who received a 10-game ban for chanting Nazi slogans at fans and in front of a megaphone. Argentina's national football association is planning to appeal the decision and is keeping the option of filing a case with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) as a last resort.