FIFA suspended Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches and fined him $90,000 on August 21, 2026, for striking Spanish opponents after the World Cup final in July. Two other Argentina players also received bans for their roles in the post-match altercation.
No BS check run yet — press ⚖ to extract this story's claims and verify them against independent sources.
FIFA on Friday handed bans to three Argentina players, led by a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final.
Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month's World Cup final against Spain, while the South American nation have been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final win over England.
Several Argentina players including midfielder Leandro Paredes have been slapped with bans and fines for taking part in scuffles during the World Cup final against Spain in July. Paredes, who was banned for 10 international matches, was also fined $90,000.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba... Ten matches too few Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.
this outlet adds: good, finally, show, paulbernal, bsky, social
this outlet adds: something, right, earth, going, argentinians, behaviour, later, stages
this outlet adds: toothless, deserved, punishment, disgraceful, performance
Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final fracas, Argentina fined Reuters
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-match ban by FIFA following a scuffle with Spain players moments after the World Cup final. Paredes received the longest suspension among three Argentina players punished for the incident. The sanctions were announced by FIFA on Friday.
Three Argentina players have been banned for a number of games for their role in a brawl at the World Cup final - with the country's football association fined £235,000 over a Falklands Islands banner.
Leandro Paredes Suspended for 10 Matches Following World Cup Final Incident Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-match suspension following his involvement in on-field clashes after his team’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. It was Paredes who initiated the brawl that involved players from both national teams. Argentina also... # Argentina # England # Spain # Worl
Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain.
Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle AP News
England — Argentina Players Banned Over World Cup Final Brawl #England #WorldCup #Spain #Argentina #News Argentina's three players have been banned for 10 matches following a brawl during the World Cup final against Spain. The incident occurred at the end of the match, which Argentina won. The South Amer…
FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament.
this outlet adds: euronews, europe, people, sports
woah www.nytimes.com/athletic/752... The lengthiest suspension sees Leandro Paredes banned for 10 matches, while Nahuel Molina has been suspended for seven games.
Three Argentina players, one Argentina assistant & one Spain player have received bans & fines from FIFA's disciplinary committee for their part in the post-game brawl that marred the 2026 World Cup final. Argentina Football Association also fined for various offenses. www.espn.com/soccer/story... Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month's World C
Trump can still say it's unfair and they did nothing wrong FIFA announced significant suspensions and fines for Argentina over post-match fight with Spain at World Cup final. Spain's Gavi also was penalized.
Should be much more severe for Paredes, and Gavi the Spaniard should not be penalized for protecting himself. Leandro Paredes hit with 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl Molina, Almada and Gavi also suspended www.theguardian.com/football/202... Fifa banned and fined three players and issued a $321,000 fine to the Argentinian FA over the Falkland Islands banner shown at th
Leandro Paredes given 10-match ban and a $90,000 fine
Argentina's Leandro Paredes is banned from playing for his country for 10 games after striking Spanish opponents after the final whistle in the World Cup final.
Argentina’s defeat in the football World Cup final defeat has come with a costly post-match hangover. FIFA has imposed a ban on Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes and a hefty fine for sparking a brawl after his side's loss to Spain. His teammate Nahuel Molina has been similarly disciplined in a series of a decisions by the FIFA disciplinary committee. Story by Nick Rushworth.