The Argentina national team has been sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for incidents that occurred in the 2026 World Cup final.
What happened?
Leandro Paredes, Argentine midfielder, has been suspended 10 games and fined 77,000 euros for his involvement in a brawl with Spanish national team players, specifically Eric García and Gavi, after the loss in the 2026 World Cup final, which was played on July 19, 2026.
Why is it important for Argentina?
Nahuel Molina and Roberto Ayala have also received sanctions, with 7 games suspension and a fine of 77,000 euros for Molina, and 3 games suspension for Ayala, while Thiago Almada has received a game of warning, at a time when Argentina is at the top of the standings with 9 points and 8 goals scored, with a goal difference of +7.
What's next?
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has been fined 275,000 euros for the behavior of its players and fans, and Gavi, Spanish national team player, has received a game of sanction and a fine of 25,000 euros, in a context where Argentina is seeking to maintain its leadership in the standings, with a 5-point lead over Austria, and a streak of 4 wins in their last 5 games, with a record of 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses in their first 3 games
