FIFA handed down 22 match suspensions for brawl in 2026 World Cup final

FIFA's disciplinary committee has ruled on the mass brawl that broke out after the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Participants received a total of 22 match suspensions and substantial fines. The harshest penalty was handed to Argentina's Leandro Paredes: 10 matches and a $90,000 fine. The Argentine Football Association was fined $321,000.

FIFA's disciplinary committee has issued its ruling on the mass brawl that erupted after the 2026 World Cup final between the national teams of Spain and Argentina. The participants in the altercation received a total of 22 match suspensions, along with significant financial penalties. The most severe sanction was imposed on Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes: he is suspended from national team matches for 10 games and fined $90,000. Nahuel Molina received a seven-match suspension and a $90,000 fine. Argentina coaching staff member Roberto Ayala will be barred from three international matches and must pay $30,000. Thiago Almada and Spain's Gavi are each suspended for one game and fined $30,000. In addition to individual punishments, FIFA fined the Argentine Football Association $321,000 for disciplinary violations and insufficient control over team conduct. Argentina's next home match will be played with limited attendance—no more than half the stadium capacity. The suspensions apply only to national team matches and do not extend to club appearances. The final match ended with a narrow 1-0 victory for Spain.