FIFA suspends multiple Argentina players after World Cup Final brawl
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Following the 2026 World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium, FIFA has handed down significant suspensions and fines to numerous Argentine players and officials due to a post-match altercation with Spain. Argentina's Leandro Paredes received a 10-game suspension and $90,000 fine for physical altercations, while Nahuel Molina was suspended for seven games and fined the same amount. Other disciplinary actions included suspensions for Thiago Almada and team official Roberto Ayala. FIFA also imposed a $310,000 fine on the Argentine Football Association arising from fan misconduct during the match. All punishments may be appealed, as the actions that led to these sanctions were not fully captured by FIFA's live broadcast.
- •Argentina involved in a post-match brawl with Spain at the World Cup Final.
- •Paredes and Molina each receive multi-game suspensions and fines.
- •FIFA fines the Argentine Football Association $310,000 for fan misconduct.
- •Suspensions are subject to appeal, with potential impacts on upcoming games.
- •Spain's Gavi also receives a suspension for unsporting behavior.
- 4:48 PMNBCSports.com — FIFA hands out multiple suspensions to Argentina for World Cup Final post-game fracas - NBC Sports
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA hands out multiple suspensions to Argentina for World Cup Final post-game fracas
"The 2026 World Cup Final, played at MetLife Stadium, ended with a fight between members of the two teams involved.
"The 2026 World Cup Final, played at MetLife Stadium, ended with a fight between members of the two teams involved.
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External links- NBCSports.comAug 21, 2026, 4:48 PMFIFA hands out multiple suspensions to Argentina for World Cup Final post-game fracas - NBC Sports
The 2026 World Cup Final, played at MetLife Stadium, ended with a fight between members of the two teams involved.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 4:42 PMFIFA hands out multiple suspensions to Argentina for World Cup Final post-game fracas
The 2026 World Cup Final, played at MetLife Stadium, ended with a fight between members of the two teams involved.
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