Argentina-Spain brawl at World Cup final results in 22 games banned, $270,000 in fines
Lionel Messi of Argentina argues with referee Slavko Vincic during the 2026 World Cup Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York-New Jersey Stadium in…
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Lionel Messi of Argentina argues with referee Slavko Vincic during the 2026 World Cup Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York-New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images FIFA’s punishment was revealed on Friday — and it was extensive. FIFA had appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to examine the incidents after the final whistle. Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches with capacity reduced to 50 per cent, though one match of that sanction is suspended.
Furthermore, The AFA said in a statement it would "request from FIFA the grounds for the rulings that are subject to review in order to file appeals before the Appeals Committee". Gavi was the only Spain player who received punishment for his role in the brawl.
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Lionel Messi of Argentina argues with referee Slavko Vincic during the 2026 World Cup Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York-New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images FIFA’s punishment was revealed on Friday — and it was extensive.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesFIFA had appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to examine the incidents after the final whistle.
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Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches with capacity reduced to 50 per cent, though one match of that sanction is suspended.
according to IOL (Independent Online)The AFA said in a statement it would "request from FIFA the grounds for the rulings that are subject to review in order to file appeals before the Appeals Committee".
according to IOL (Independent Online)Gavi was the only Spain player who received punishment for his role in the brawl.
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FIFA had appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to examine the incidents after the final whistle.
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