Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-game ban after Fifa delivered a series of heavy punishments to Argentina following the disgraceful brawl at the conclusion of the World Cup 2026 final against Spain.

The Argentina midfielder was seen throwing his opponent Gavi to the ground in a shocking post-match brawl after Spain emerged victorious in the World Cup final.

Paredes’ team-mate Nahuel Molina, has been hit with a seven-game after sparking the chaotic melee by striking Spain captain Rodri.

Paredes then grabbed Eric Garcia by the throat and hurled Gavi to the ground.

While Argentina coach Roberto Ayala, who was also involved in the fracas, has been banned for three games.

Fifa confirmed at the time that no red card was shown to Paredes on the field.

But the day after the final, which was settled by Ferran Torres’ goal in extra-time, a Fifa disciplinary committee investigation was set up and it has now found that breaches of its code occurred throughout the incident with the three-time world champions hit hard with bans and fines.

The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) have been hit with fines amounting to $321,000 for “breaches of articles 13 paragraph 2 c) (Using a sports event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature), 14 paragraph 5 (Team misconduct), 15 (Discrimination and racist abuse) in light of discriminatory chants and gestures by its supporters, and 17 (Order and security at matches) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC).”

• Leandro Paredes (player): a ten-match suspension and a fine of USD 90,000.
• Nahuel Molina (player): a seven-match suspension and a fine of USD 90,000.
• Thiago Almada (player): a one-match suspension and a fine of USD 30,000.
• Roberto Ayala (team official): a three-match suspension and a fine of USD 30,000.
• Pablo Martín Páez Gavira (player): a one-match suspension and a fine of USD 30,000.

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