Nahuel Molina receives seven-match ban following World Cup brawl
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Nahuel Molina has been handed a seven-match ban and a $90,000 fine by FIFA due to his involvement in a brawl between Spain and Argentina during the World Cup final. This penalty is part of sanctions against several players involved, with Leandro Paredes receiving a ten-match ban, while Ayala, Gavi, and Almada received lesser suspensions. The Argentine Football Federation also faces a $320,000 fine. Molina's suspension means he will miss upcoming international matches for Argentina.
- •Molina banned for seven matches and fined $90,000.
- •Leandro Paredes banned for ten matches.
- •Argentina Football Federation fined $320,000.
- •Sanctions follow altercation in World Cup final.
- •Molina will miss multiple upcoming international fixtures.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Nahuel Molina slapped with 7-match ban with Argentina
"FIFA has announced sanctions for the players involved in the brawl between Spain and Argentina during the World Cup final. Roma player Nahuel Molina was hit with a seven-match ban and a $90,000 fine. ...
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