Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes
Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.
Argentina's Leandro Paredes has been banned for ten matches following on-field clashes during the 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain. Paredes' teammate Nahuel Molina received a seven-match suspension, while Spain's Gavi and Thiago Almada were each given one-match bans. Argentina's coaching staff member Roberto Ayala was also suspended for three matches.
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) was fined $321,000 ($235,000) for failing to uphold FIFA's disciplinary code, which covers using a sports event for non-sporting demonstrations, team misconduct, and discriminatory chants by fans. A portion of the fine will be invested in a plan to combat discrimination, while the remaining amount will be suspended pending a probationary period.
Following their 1-0 loss to Spain, Argentina players unfurled a banner claiming Argentine sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate the post-match confrontations between Argentina and Spain players. The ten-match ban for Paredes and seven matches for Molina will only apply to international fixtures.
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