Paredes handed 10-game ban as FIFA suspends three Argentina players over World Cup final chaos
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Paredes handed 10-game ban Photograph: (AFP)
FIFA has fined the AFA and suspended several Argentina players and staff following the World Cup final chaos, with additional sanctions imposed for disciplinary breaches, including the Falklands banner.
FIFA has taken disciplinary action against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and several Argentina players and staff members over multiple incidents during the 2026 World Cup, including the confrontation after the final on Jul 19. The AFA has been fined USD 321,000 for several disciplinary violations. One of the incidents involved a banner displayed by some Argentina players after their semi-final win over England. It carried the message “Las Malvinas Son Argentinas”, which translates to “The Falklands are Argentine”.
Argentina will also have to play its next home match in a stadium operating at only 50 per cent of its normal capacity. FIFA has suspended an additional stadium restriction and USD 100,000 of the fine on a probationary basis. Another USD 100,000 from the penalty must be used for an anti-discrimination programme.
FIFA has also punished members of Argentina’s delegation for their roles in the post-final incident. Spanish player Pablo Martn Pez Gavira has also been suspended.
Leandro Paredes received the biggest punishment among the Argentina players. He has been suspended for 10 matches and fined USD 90,000.
Nahuel Molina has been handed a seven-match ban and fined USD 90,000, while Thiago Almada faces a one-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine and assistant coach Roberto Ayala has received a three-match ban and USD 30,000 fine.
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Player and team official punishments
- Leandro Paredes (player): 10-match suspension and USD 90,000 fine
- Nahuel Molina (player): Seven-match suspension and USD 90,000 fine
- Thiago Almada (player): One-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine
- Roberto Ayala (team official): Three-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine
- Pablo Martn Pez Gavira (player): One-match suspension and USD 30,000 fine
