Event Brief
Argentina players banned after World Cup final brawl
By The BriefBrief · Sources (11)
Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Summary: 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: 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.
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