Argentina appeals to the TAS against FIFA sanctions after the World Cup final

The Argentine football federation has announced that it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the sanctions imposed by FIFA following the incidents that occurred at the end of the 2026 World Cup final against Spain in the decisive match.

In the post‑match, clashes broke out between the players of the two national teams, with disciplinary proceedings opened against Roma defender Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, Thiago Almada, assistant Roberto Ayala and Spanish defender Gavi.

Paredes was accused of throwing Eric Garcia to the ground, grabbing him by the throat and assaulting Gavi, and received the harshest sanction: a ten‑match ban.

FIFA's appeal chamber confirmed Paredes' ban and imposed a $321,000 fine on the South American association for the discriminatory chants of its fans.

The AFA said it intends to take the case to the CAS, arguing that it has sufficient factual and legal arguments to justify the appeal and protect the interests of the association and the player.

The tribunal partially upheld the appeal concerning Molina, reducing the suspension from seven to four matches and the fine from $90,000 to $60,000.