Leandro Paredes Banned 10 Games After World Cup Final Clashes
Key Points
- Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban and $90,000 fine for on-field clashes after Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
- Nahuel Molina was suspended for 7 matches and fined $90,000 for his role in the post-match confrontations at New York New Jersey Stadium.
- The Argentine Football Association was fined $321,000 total, with $100,000 ordered invested in anti-discrimination measures and $100,000 suspended on probation.
Argentina has been ordered to play their next two home matches at 50% stadium capacity, though one of those fixtures is exempted from the sanction. The Argentinian Football Association announced it will appeal all the sanctions, with the case escalating to the Court of Arbitration for Sport if the appeal is rejected.
Other players received individual suspensions for their roles in the post-match incidents. Gavi, the Spain midfielder, was handed a 1-match ban and fined $30,000, while Argentina's Thiago Almada received identical punishment. Roberto Ayala, a member of Argentina's coaching staff, was suspended for 3 matches and fined $30,000 for striking Spain's Dani Olmo in the face.
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The disciplinary action also stems from Argentina's display of a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands following their 2-1 semi-final victory over England. FIFA appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor last month to assess the circumstances surrounding the final.
The match suspensions apply only to international fixtures. All match bans will be enforced when players compete for Argentina in qualifying matches or international tournaments, restricting their availability for club football during international windows only. The broadcast of the final reached an estimated 1.5 billion people globally, with FIFA emphasizing the significance of maintaining discipline during its showpiece event.
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