FIFA fines Argentina FA, suspends four players after World Cup brawl
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:18 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
FIFA has issued a $321,000 fine to the Argentina FA and suspended four players following a post-match scuffle with Spain after the 2026 World Cup final, which Spain won 1-0. The altercation involved players Leandro Paredes and Eric García, among others. This incident led FIFA to cite violations including discriminatory chants from fans. Paredes faces the heaviest penalty, receiving a 10-match suspension and a $90,000 fine. Other players, Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada, and Pablo Martín Páez Gavira, received varying suspensions and fines. A team official was also suspended for three matches. Argentina will play their next two home games with reduced fan attendance.
- •Argentina FA fined $321,000 for post-match scuffle violations.
- •Leandro Paredes suspended for 10 matches after altercation.
- •Fans and team violated FIFA's Disciplinary Code during match.
- •Argentina to have 50 percent fan attendance for next two home games.
- •FIFA investigation followed a brawl after the World Cup final.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina-Spain brawl at World Cup final results in 22 games banned, $270,000 in fines
- 2:26 PMNBCSports.com — FIFA suspends four players, one official for post-World Cup Final fracas between Argentina, Spain - NBC Sports
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: Argentina FA fined, four players and one team official suspended for scuffle with Spain after final
"Argentine players Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, and Thiago Almada are joined by Spain's Gavi and an Argentina official with suspensions and fines for their World Cup Final scrum.
"FIFA issued $270,000 in fines and 22 games in bans after the Argentina-Spain World Cup final brawl, with Leandro Paredes facing a 10-game suspension.
"FIFA will restrict how many fans can attend the next two Argentina home games following its World Cup brawl.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 5:18 PMArgentina-Spain brawl at World Cup final results in 22 games banned, $270,000 in fines
FIFA issued $270,000 in fines and 22 games in bans after the Argentina-Spain World Cup final brawl, with Leandro Paredes facing a 10-game suspension.
- NBCSports.comAug 21, 2026, 2:26 PMFIFA suspends four players, one official for post-World Cup Final fracas between Argentina, Spain - NBC Sports
Argentine players Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, and Thiago Almada are joined by Spain's Gavi and an Argentina official with suspensions and fines for their World Cup Final scrum.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:18 PM2026 World Cup: Argentina FA fined, four players and one team official suspended for scuffle with Spain after final
FIFA will restrict how many fans can attend the next two Argentina home games following its World Cup brawl.
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