Argentina's midfielder Leandro Paredes (top) instigates a brawl with Spain's midfielder Gavi following the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Credit: Charly Tribaelleau/AFP)
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been suspended for 10 international matches for his violent behavior in the aftermath of his country's defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, FIFA announced on Friday.
Paredes was also fined $90,000. He was one of several Argentina players given suspensions and fines for the incidents in the final in New Jersey that Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain.
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been suspended for 10 international matches for his violent behavior in the aftermath of his country's defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, FIFA announced on Friday.
Paredes was also fined $90,000. He was one of several Argentina players given suspensions and fines for the incidents in the final in New Jersey that Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain.
