FIFA Suspends Three Argentina Players After World Cup Final Scuffle
FIFA has issued bans to three Argentina players following a scuffle after the World Cup final. Midfielder Leandro Paredes received a 10-match suspension, defender Nahuel Molina a seven-game ban, and Thiago Almada a one-game suspension. An Argentina coach and Spanish…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 21, 2026 —
Zurich, Switzerland – FIFA, the international governing body for football, has announced suspensions for three players from the Argentina national team in the aftermath of a physical altercation that occurred following the World Cup final. The disciplinary actions stem from a scuffle that took place after the conclusion of the highly contested match.
Midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed the most severe penalty, receiving a 10-match suspension. Defender Nahuel Molina was suspended for seven games. Forward Thiago Almada received a one-game ban as part of the sanctions.
The summary provided also indicates that disciplinary measures were extended to other individuals involved in post-match incidents. An unnamed coach from the Argentina team and Gavi, a player for Spain, were also issued suspensions by FIFA. The specific details regarding the length of the coach’s ban and the exact nature of Gavi’s involvement were not provided in the summary.
The FIFA World Cup final was a closely watched event, and the post-match scuffle led to an official review by the sport’s governing body. The suspensions are intended to address unsportsmanlike conduct that occurred during the post-game proceedings.
Further details regarding the exact dates these suspensions will take effect or any potential appeals processes were not included in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Rubén Rosario on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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