Argentina players banned after World Cup final brawl

By The BriefBrief

Three Argentina players were banned for a number of games for their role in a brawl at the World Cup final. The AFA was also fined £235,000 over a Falklands Islands banner displayed during the match.

WHO: Argentina Football Association (AFA); three Argentina players

WHAT: Argentina players received game bans after a World Cup final brawl, and the AFA was fined £235,000 over a Falklands Islands banner.

WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Argentina

WHY: The bans and fine were imposed for involvement in the World Cup final brawl and for the Falklands Islands banner shown during the match.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Paredes banned 10 games after FIFA suspends Argentina players · Aug 22, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
FIFA bans Paredes for 10 matches after World Cup brawl · Aug 21, 2026 at 6:10 PM ET

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