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FIFA sanctions Argentina and several players for World Cup final scuffle
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· August 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway As a result, three Argentina players have been banned, with midfielder Leandro Paredes receiving a 10-match suspension.
A World Cup final scuffle has led to sanctions from FIFA against Argentina and several of its players. The incident involved Argentina players striking opponents from Spain after the match. As a result, three Argentina players have been banned, with midfielder Leandro Paredes receiving a 10-match suspension.
Further details about the incident and the sanctions are available. The sanctions were announced on Friday, following an investigation into the scuffle. The incident occurred after Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain, leading to the altercation between the two teams.
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Category: News Published: August 22, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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