Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterFIFA have issued a series of sanctions against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and several individual players following disciplinary breaches during the 2026 World Cup, namely the post-match scuffle at the final on July 19.The AFA have been fined a total of $321,000 (�235k) for breaches involving discriminatory chants and gestures by supporters, non-sporting demonstrations, team misconduct, and failures in match order and security.FIFA have also ordered Argentina to limit spectator capacity to 50% for their next home match.Argentina hit with substantial fine over World Cup fracasA second match capacity limit and $100,000 (�73k) of the fine have been suspended subject to a probationary period, while $100,000 of the total fine must be directed into an anti-discrimination plan.Individual suspensions have also been handed down to four members of the Argentine squad and staff following altercations at the end of the final. Meanwhile, one Spanish player has been sanctioned. You may like 'Disgusting' Leandro Paredes grabs Eric Garcia by throat after Argentina lose World Cup final Enzo Fernandez sent off in ridiculous fashion as Argentina vs Spain enters extra-time Argentina star and former Spurs player unfurls anti-Falklands banner after England World Cup defeat Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes will serve a 10-match ban and pay a $90,000 (�66k) fine, while defender Nahuel Molina has been hit with a seven-match ban and a $90,000 fine.Argentina forward Thiago Almada and assistant coach Roberto Ayala were issued one-match and three-match suspensions respectively, with each receiving a $30,000 (�22k) fine.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Spain midfielder Gavi will serve a one-match suspension and has been ordered to pay a $30,000 fine, too.FIFA have confirmed that all match bans will be served during the respective national teams' upcoming international fixtures this September and October.All parties have 10 days to request a motivated decision prior to any potential appeal.TOPICSArgentinaSpainWorld CupJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
