# FIFA bans three Argentina players, including Paredes for 10 matches

https://mins.news/en/item/28704

- CNN, 2026-08-21 18:00 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/21/sport/fifa-suspends-argentina-spain-world-cup-final?Date=20260821&Profile=CNN

> FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including midfielder Leandro Paredes, who received a 10-match suspension for striking Spain opponents after Argentina lost the World Cup final.

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