Argentina handed minor reprieve in World Cup final scuffle issue; Molina’s punishment reduced

Chennai The Argentina Football Association announced on Friday that Argentina was granted a reprieve from sanctions against its defender, Nahuel Molina, due to his conduct during the final. After the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain, an altercation broke out between the players, with Leandro Paredes punching Pablo Martín Páez Gavira, which escalated into a full-blown scuffle. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee took note of the episode and announced the following sanctions against Argentine players and staff in August: Leandro Paredes (player): a 10 -match suspension and a fine of USD 90,000.