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FIFA sanctions Argentina and several players for World Cup final scuffle

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles

FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final.

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players and issues fines for World Cup final scuffle (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Leandro Paredes of Argentina pushes Gavi of Spain after the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

  2. BBC News

    Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes (opens BBC News)

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    Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Three Argentina players get bans for on-field scuffle after World Cup final against Spain (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Three Argentina players get bans for on-field scuffle after World Cup final against Spain

  4. WSVN Miami

    Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle (opens WSVN Miami)

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    ZURICH (AP) — FIFA on Friday handed bans to three Argentina players, led by a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents...

  5. France 24

    FIFA suspends Argentina's Paredes for 10 games over World Cup final clashes (opens France 24)

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    Several Argentina players including midfielder Leandro Paredes have been slapped with bans and fines for taking part in scuffles during the World Cup final against Spain in July. Paredes, who was banned for 10 international matches, was also fined $90,000.

  6. The Boston Globe

    Leandro Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The ban for Paredes ranks alongside the FIFA sanctions for Uruguay forward Luis Suarez in 2014 as among the most severe in World Cup history.

  7. Al Jazeera

    Argentina’s Paredes gets 10-game ban for World Cup final scuffle with Spain (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain.

  8. The Guardian

    Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl (opens The Guardian)

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    Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Gavi also suspended Fifa issue $321,000 fine for Falkland Islands banner Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month’s World Cup final against Spain , but they have only been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands bann…

  9. UPI

    Leandro Paredes gets 10-game ban in string of Argentine World Cup suspensions (opens UPI)

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    FIFA issued a 10-game ban to Leandro Paredes in a wave of disciplinary measures against Argentinian players for actions at the 2026 World Cup finale.

  10. New York Post

    Argentina-Spain brawl at World Cup final results in 22 games banned, $270,000 in fines (opens New York Post)

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    FIFA issued $270,000 in fines and 22 games in bans after the Argentina-Spain World Cup final brawl, with Leandro Paredes facing a 10-game suspension.

  11. Newsweek

    Argentina Players, Staff Face Ban After World Cup Final Brawl (opens Newsweek)

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    FIFA has announced punishments for players and staff following the brawl that broke out after the World Cup final in July.

  12. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    FIFA sanctions Argentina and several players for World Cup final scuffle (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final.

  13. France 24

    FIFA sanctions Argentina over brawl at World Cup final game (opens France 24)

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    Argentina’s defeat in the football World Cup final defeat has come with a costly post-match hangover. FIFA has imposed a ban on Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes and a hefty fine for sparking a brawl after his side's loss to Spain.

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