# FIFA Adjusts World Cup Sanctions for Argentina Amid Ongoing Legal Appeals FIFA reduces Nahuel Molina's suspension while maintaining penalties for Leandro Paredes and the AFA. - **Source:** [Clarín](https://www.clarin.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-06 - **Topic:** [sports](https://brifing.si/c/sports) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/a43238ef-51b9-4815-922e-fc83b3a59024 ## FIFA Appeals Chamber Ruling The FIFA Appeals Chamber has partially accepted the Argentine Football Association's appeal regarding disciplinary cases from the 2026 World Cup. While the governing body reduced the sanctions for defender Nahuel Molina, it upheld the original penalties for midfielder Leandro Paredes and the various fines imposed on the national federation. ## Molina's Penalty Reduction Nahuel Molina, who plays for Atlético de Madrid, saw his suspension decreased from seven to four matches. Additionally, his financial penalty was lowered from 90,000 to 60,000 dollars. This decision marks a rare instance of the FIFA Appeals Chamber granting a partial victory to the AFA following the tournament's disciplinary review. ## Paredes Remains Suspended Leandro Paredes did not receive a reduction in his punishment. He remains sidelined for ten matches and must pay a 90,000 dollar fine. The disciplinary action stems from his physical altercations with Spanish players, specifically involving Eric Garcia and Gavi, during the chaotic scenes following the final match in New Jersey. ## AFA Financial Penalties The AFA faces a total of 321,000 dollars in fines for multiple infractions. These include 100,000 dollars for discriminatory chants, 91,000 dollars for throwing objects and security protocol failures, and 10,000 dollars for a political banner regarding the Malvinas. Additional fines cover team misconduct and non-sporting demonstrations during the tournament matches. ## Escalation to the CAS The Argentine Football Association has officially announced its intention to escalate the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The federation plans to request the formal grounds for the FIFA Appeals Chamber's decision before filing a new appeal, asserting that they possess sufficient factual and legal arguments for their case. ## Context of the Final The disciplinary proceedings originated from incidents on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium. Following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina, the pitch descended into chaos with pushing and physical confrontations between players. These events triggered individual sanctions for Paredes, Molina, Thiago Almada, and coaching staff member Roberto Ayala, alongside broader federation fines. ## Broader Disciplinary Scope Beyond the final, the AFA was penalized for spectator behavior across several matches, including games against Cabo Verde, Egypt, Switzerland, and England. The FIFA sanctions reflect a strict enforcement of the disciplinary code regarding discriminatory gestures and chants, which the governing body has consistently targeted throughout the 2026 World Cup tournament. ## Future Legal Implications The upcoming proceedings at the Court of Arbitration for Sport will determine if the initial disciplinary measures remain intact or face further mitigation. As the AFA prepares its legal strategy, the case highlights the tension between national team conduct and FIFA's regulatory framework regarding player behavior and fan-related discriminatory incidents. ## Sources covering this story - [Clarín — FIFA Modifies Sanctions for Argentine Players After World Cup Incidents](https://www.clarin.com/deportes/apelacion-afa-fifa-redujo-sancion-nahuel-molina-perdona-leandro-paredes-pelea-final-mundial_0_BXwj6KmN3F.html) - [Source — Argentina Appeals World Cup Final Sanctions to CAS](https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/argentina-fa-world-cup-sanctions-fifa-rejects-appeal-cas/article71679427.ece) --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._