Leandro Paredes hopes to have his 10-match ban given by FIFA reduced on appeal and has also said that he is unlikely to play for Argentina again.

The Argentina midfielder was the main villain of the heated fight that broke out after the World Cup final, resulting in a multi-game suspension.

Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final defeat has now brought a second setback, with FIFA handing lengthy suspensions to several players involved in the post-match confrontation with Spain.On Friday, FIFA handed out lengthy suspensions to several players and an Argentina assistant coach following the confrontation that erupted after Spain’s 1-0 victory at MetLife Stadium in New

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FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina’s football association and its players for several alleged breaches at the World Cup.

Argentina’s Leandro Paredes was banned 10 games, Nahuel Molina seven games, and each fined $90,000 for their involvement in World Cup brawl.

After the confirmation of the suspensions, Lionel Messi's Argentina received a great piece of news from FIFA as Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada can serve their suspension received from the World Cup in friendlies.

FIFA approves Argentina's request to count friendlies toward bans for Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina after their 2026 World Cup final brawl with Spain.