Argentina’s Paredes suspended for 10 matches by Fifa over World Cup fight
Leandro Paredes has been banned for 10 international matches and fined US$90,000, while several teammates also received bans and fines over the World Cup final clash against Spain.
FIFA has imposed bans and fines on Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes, as well as several other players, following a fight with Spain players during the 2026 World Cup final. The incident occurred after Argentina's defeat to Spain, which ended 1-0 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. Paredes, along with his teammate Nahuel Molina, received a 10-match ban and a US$90,000 fine for grabbing Eric Garcia by the throat and wrestling Gavi to the ground.
Thiago Almada and Pablo Martin Paez Gavira were each banned for one match and fined US$30,000. Argentina has been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors, though one of those bans is suspended.
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