The Argentina national team has received sanctions from FIFA for incidents that occurred during the World Cup, including a fine and suspensions for several players. Leandro Paredes has been sanctioned with 10 games, while Nahuel Molina received 7 matches and Thiago Almada one. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) also received a fine for displaying a flag with the legend “Las Malvinas son argentinas”.
What happened?
FIFA imposed these sanctions after an investigation into the incidents that occurred during the World Cup, including the fight between Argentina and Spain players after the final.
Why is it important for Argentina?
These sanctions can have a significant impact on the competition, as several key players will be absent in the next matches. The Argentina national team is currently in first place in the World Cup standings, with 9 points and a goal difference of +7, after winning 3 games and losing 0, with a recent form of LWWWW.
What's next?
The Argentina national team will have to face the next matches without several of its key players, which can be a challenge for the team. However, the team is still one of the favorites to win the World Cup, and the players will have to work together to overcome these sanctions and move forward in the competition. Argentina's last result was on July 19, 2026, when they lost 1-0 to Spain.
The reaction of the international press has been strong, with several media outlets highlighting the severity of the sanctions imposed by FIFA. The Sun described the sanction as “enormous” and highlighted that FIFA had imposed a fine on Argentina for the “repugnant flag” that claimed the Malvinas after the victory over England.
The Argentina national team will have to face these challenges and move forward in the competition, with the hope of winning the World Cup and making history for the country.
