Paredes Gets 10-Match Ban After World Cup Final Clashes, Argentina Ordered to Shut 2 Home Games

3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 21

Leandro Paredes was suspended for 10 matches after FIFA punished his role in the on-field clashes that followed Argentina's 1-0 defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
Nahuel Molina also received a seven-match ban, extending the disciplinary fallout from the post-match disorder involving Argentina players.
Argentina must play their next two home matches behind closed doors, although one of those stadium sanctions was suspended by FIFA.
The penalties deepen the consequences of Argentina's loss in the final, with FIFA targeting both individual conduct and the team's home-match environment.

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