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FIFA bans Argentina’s Leandro Paredes for ten matches after World Cup final brawl

Published 21 August 2026

FIFA has imposed severe sanctions on the Argentina national team and several of its players following the post-match brawl that marred the 2026 World Cup final. Midfielder Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban, the most severe punishment, for his role in the altercation after Argentina's 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain ...

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