Leandro Paredes suspended 10 matches for World Cup final altercation

Leandro Paredes has hit back at FIFA after being handed a 10-match international ban for his part in the World Cup final brawl. The Argentine midfielder has also claimed the governing body treated Spain with favouritism.

The Argentine midfielder attacked two Spanish players after the whistle.

FIFA issued a 10-game ban to Leandro Paredes in a wave of disciplinary measures against Argentinian players for actions at the 2026 World Cup finale.

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 the South American nation has been fined only for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semifinal win over England.

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed a ten-match international ban for his role in the post-match clashes following his side’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.Fifa’...

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 Fifa’s disciplinary committee, while Nahuel Molina was given a seven-match suspension and fined the same amount. Continue reading...

FIFA has announced punishments for Argentina and Spain players involved in the brawl after the World Cup Final, with Leandro Paredes receiving the most substantial ban

Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-match ban for his part in the brawl that followed Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain. FIFA’s disciplinary committee also fined the midfielder $90,000 (£66,000).

Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain.

Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain.

Midfielder Leandro Paredes and several Argentina players have received bans and fines for their part in clashes with Spain players at the World Cup final, FIFA said on Friday.Paredes' Argentina teammate Nahuel Molina received a seven-match ban and must also pay a fine of $90,000, while Thiago Almada and Pablo Martin Paez Gavira were both suspended for one match and fined $30,000 each. gj/ea

The Argentina midfielder was involved in a brawl at full-time at the New York New Jersey Stadium following the World Cup final defeat to Spain

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 ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.

Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.

FIFA have issued Leandro Paredes a 10-game ban for fighting after the World Cup final and handed Argentina an £235,647 fine for displaying a Falklands banner after beating England in the semi-finals.