Argentina, Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina and FIFA
28 August 2026
FIFA has approved Argentina’s request allowing suspensions for Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina from the World Cup final brawl to be served in Class A friendlies as well as official matches, significantly reducing their competitive impact.
Paredes received a 10-match suspension and Molina seven matches after incidents following Argentina’s final defeat to Spain. Argentina can now schedule friendlies to clear those bans faster, while the association also received a fine and partial stadium restrictions.