Event Brief
FIFA bans Argentina players over World Cup controversies
By The BriefBrief · Sources (11)
Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 2:13 AM ET
Summary: FIFA imposed sanctions tied to World Cup controversies involving Argentina. Leandro Paredes was banned for 10 international matches and fined, while teammate Nahuel Molina received a seven-game ban. FIFA also ordered the AFA to play one national team match without fans after a Malvinas flag incident, and gave Thiago Almada and Spain’s Gavi one-match bans.
WHO: FIFA; AFA; Leandro Paredes; Nahuel Molina; Thiago Almada; Gavi
WHAT: FIFA issued match bans and fines for players and ordered a fan restriction for an Argentina national team match.
WHEN: Jul 21, 2026
WHERE: Argentina
WHY: FIFA sanctioned Argentina and related players over World Cup controversies, including a Malvinas flag incident.
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