Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl

Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Gavi also suspended Fifa issue $321,000 fine for Falkland Islands banner Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month’s World Cup final against Spain , but they have only been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final win over England. Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban and a $90,000 (£66,000) fine by…

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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.

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Guardian Published 21 August 2026

Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl

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FIFA hands Argentina's Paredes a 10-match ban over world cup final brawl

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