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Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final clashes

BBC News (Top Stories) · 21 August 2026 at 16:06

Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final clashes

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban for the role he played in on-field clashes after his side were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.

Fifa's disciplinary committee has also handed his team-mate Nahuel Molina a seven-match suspension.

Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors, though one match of that sanction is suspended.

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Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup final clashes

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