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FIFA bans Argentina players and staff for brawl after World Cup final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:33 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

FIFA bans Argentina players and staff for brawl after World Cup final
Summary

FIFA announced bans totaling 21 games for Argentina players and staff following a fight after their World Cup final loss to Spain on July 19. Leandro Paredes received a 10-match suspension, while Nahuel Molina was banned for seven games. Other players and team officials also faced penalties, with one Spanish player receiving a one-match ban. This incident occurred after Spain secured a 1-0 victory, with the only goal scored in the 106th minute by Ferran Torres.

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  • •Argentina players and staff banned for a total of 21 games.
  • •Leandro Paredes fined and suspended for 10 matches.
  • •Nahuel Molina gives a seven-match ban for his actions.
  • •Thiago Almada and Gavi each receive one-match suspensions.
  • •FIFA conducted an investigation following the World Cup final.
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  • 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina Players, Staffers Banned a Combined 21 Games for Ugly World Cup Final Brawl After Loss to Spain
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FIFA announced the sanctions on Friday, Aug. 21, following an investigation

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