Sometimes justice does not work in favour of those who feel wronged, and somehow manages to stay out of the picture. But this time, justice did not pass Argentina's national team by.FIFA has handed Argentina's players and coaching staff a combined total of 21 match suspensions following the clash that broke out after their 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. The punishments were officially announced after an investigation that began back in July into the ugly scenes that unfolded while the Spanish players were celebrating their triumph. The heaviest individual sanctions went to the two central figures in the incident, Leandro Paredes and its instigator, Nahuel Molina, who were also fined $90,000 each.🚨🚨| BREAKING: Argentina’s Football Association has been 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐃 $321,000 for incidents during the World Cup final. 🇦🇷🚫Leandro Paredes has received a 10-match 𝐁𝐀𝐍, while Nahuel Molina is suspended for 7 games.Argentina will also play their next two home matches with… pic.twitter.com/WqrM69sFri— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 21, 2026 Paredes had looked ready for a confrontation even during the match, with his frustration evident from the moment he came onto the pitch. It was almost surprising that he managed to avoid a red card. However, after Molina punched Rodri in the stomach following the final whistle during Spain's celebrations — an incident that earned him a seven-match suspension — the Boca Juniors midfielder immediately rushed into the melee and began confronting Spain's players as if he were a sheriff trying to restore order. He grabbed Eric Garcia by the throat before throwing Gavi to the ground…It was obvious that Paredes was unlikely to escape without punishment and that he would receive a harsher sanction than most of those involved. That proved to be the case, with FIFA banning him for a staggering ten international matches.Argentina should hang their heads in shame. Insufferable in victory against England and pathetic in defeat against Spain. Billions are watching and you chose to start a fight and disgrace your nation. Do better. #ArgentinaVsEspaña #ESPARG pic.twitter.com/VDAPixw5cv— Lewis Mackenzie (@Lewismac101) July 19, 2026 Alongside them, midfielder Thiago Almada received a one-match suspension for unsporting behaviour, while Argentina coaching staff member Roberto Ayala was banned for three games for an attack. Both were also fined $30,000. From the Spanish side, Gavi was the only player punished, receiving a one-match suspension and a $30,000 fine. All of these bans apply exclusively to international fixtures and will have no impact on club competitions.The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has also been hit with a substantial punishment, with the governing body ordered to pay a total of $310,000. In addition, Argentina will have to partially close its stadium, limiting attendance to 50 percent of capacity for their next home international, while also receiving a further suspended sanction.The disciplinary measures against the AFA relate to unsporting demonstrations, discrimination, racist behaviour by supporters and failures in match organisation. Of the total financial penalty, $100,000 will be directed towards anti-discrimination programmes, while another $100,000 of the fine has been suspended.##EDITORS_CHOICE##One of the incidents considered by FIFA was the display of a banner concerning the Falkland Islands, carrying the message "Las Malvinas son Argentinas", following Argentina's semi-final victory over England at the World Cup.All sanctioned individuals and the Argentine FA have been formally notified of the Disciplinary Committee's decisions. According to the statement, they have ten days to request the full reasoning behind the verdicts, after which they will have the right to appeal.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907065##