FIFA suspends Argentina's Paredes for 10 games over World Cup final clashes
Several Argentina players including midfielder Leandro Paredes have been slapped with bans and fines for taking part in scuffles during the World Cup final against Spain in July. Paredes, who was bann
Sport
france24.com
21.08.2026
Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes
Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
World Cup: Messi thanks Argentina fans but ‘wound will take time to heal’
Argentina were beaten 1-0 in the final by Spain in what has been rumoured to be Lionel Messi's final World Cup game.
World
aljazeera.com
21.07.2026
FIFA World Cup: Spain vs Argentina – What to know ahead of the final
Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in a clash of generations in Sunday's blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup final.
World
aljazeera.com
18.07.2026
How can Argentina and Messi beat Spain and Yamal to defend World Cup?
Despite Lionel Messi's presence, Argentina enter the 2026 final as underdogs to Spain and their starlet Lamine Yamal.
World
aljazeera.com
16.07.2026
UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner
Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
Argentina face action over Falklands banner
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkla
World
bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
England vs Argentina LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal
Live coverage and text updates as England and Argentina renew one of football's great rivalries in the semifinal.
World
aljazeera.com
15.07.2026
FIFA condemns fan’s racist attack on IShowSpeed at Argentina World Cup match
An Argentina supporter told Speed to 'go cry at the zoo' on his livestream at the match against Cape Verde in Miami.
World
aljazeera.com
08.07.2026
Switzerland face Argentina in World Cup quarterfinal after beating Colombia
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties in World Cup last 16 to set up quarterfinal meeting with Argentina.
World
aljazeera.com
08.07.2026
Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde
Lionel Messi opens scoring but Argentina taken to extra time by Cape Verde, which threatened greatest World Cup upset.
World
aljazeera.com
04.07.2026
LIVE: Argentina vs Cape Verde – FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates as Lionel Messi's Argentina play Cape Verde in the Round of 32 knockout stage.
World
aljazeera.com
03.07.2026
Messi sits out Argentina’s pre-World Cup friendly due to hamstring strain
Messi's progress depends on his 'clinical and functional progress', Argentina officials say ahead of title defence.
World
aljazeera.com
07.06.2026
Argentina erupts in protest against gender violence after teen murder
Argentina erupts in protest against gender violence after teen murder.
World
aljazeera.com
04.06.2026
Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni plays down injury fears
Lionel Messi's World Cup role was thrown into doubt by injury, but Argentina quell fears by appointing him captain.
World
aljazeera.com
29.05.2026
Messi set for more tests ahead of World Cup but Argentina are optimistic
Lionel Messi was injured in Inter Miami's MLS game on Sunday, but Argentina are confident he will be fit for World Cup.
World
aljazeera.com
27.05.2026
Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl
Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Gavi also suspendedFifa issue $321,000 fine for Falkland Islands bannerThree Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month’s Wo
Sport
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Argentina’s Paredes gets 10-game ban for World Cup final scuffle with Spain
Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain.
Sport
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Argentina players banned for World Cup brawl and AFA fined over Falklands banner
Three Argentina players have been banned for a number of games for their role in a brawl at the World Cup final - with the country's football association fined £235,000 over a Falklands Islands banner
Sport
news.sky.com
21.08.2026
Paredes given TEN-game ban; Argentina fined for Falklands banner
FIFA have issued Leandro Paredes a 10-game ban for fighting after the World Cup final and handed Argentina an £235,647 fine for displaying a Falklands banner after beating England in the semi-finals.
Sport
skysports.com
21.08.2026