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FIFA eases Argentina's World Cup final brawl suspensions

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • FIFA has approved Argentina's request to serve player suspensions for the 2026 World Cup final brawl in friendly matches.
  • Previously, four Argentinian players and a coach received bans for their involvement in a post-match altercation.
  • The brawl occurred immediately after Argentina defeated Spain 1-0 in the final.

FIFA has granted a request from the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to modify the penalties for players involved in a brawl following the 2026 World Cup final. The international governing body will now permit suspensions to be served during friendly matches, not exclusively during official competitions.

This decision eases the sanctions imposed on several members of the Argentinian squad. Previously, midfielder Leandro Paredes was banned for 10 matches, defender Nahuel Molina for seven, midfielder Thiago Almada for one, and coach Roberto Ayala for three matches. These suspensions stemmed from altercations that erupted immediately after Argentina's 1-0 victory over Spain in the final.

During the post-match scuffle, Nahuel Molina reportedly struck Spanish captain Rodri. Leandro Paredes was also involved, grabbing Spanish defender Eric Garcia by the neck and pushing Gavi. Almada was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, while Ayala was sanctioned for attempting to hit Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo. Gavi's behavior was also deemed unsportsmanlike.

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