FIFA bans Paredes for 10 matches after World Cup brawl
By The BriefBrief
FIFA banned three Argentina players following violence after the World Cup final, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes. The governing body also imposed fines on the team and the federation for post-final incidents and other tournament-related problems.
WHO:FIFA
WHAT:FIFA imposed a 10-match ban on Leandro Paredes and bans on two other Argentina players, along with fines on the team and federation, over post-final violence and other incidents.
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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