FIFA take no action against Leandro Paredes after World Cup final incident – Report
The 32-year-old Leandro Paredes did not start for Argentina in the final.
The Argentina national football team battled all the way to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Their performance in the end was not quite enough. They ended up as the runner-up.
Luis de la Fuente’s Spain were completely the better side. They controlled the tempo of the game and did not back down till the end. La Albiceleste were completely outplayed.
Lionel Messi and company failed to come up with a single attempt during normal time. La Roja secured their second-ever FIFA World Cup title after Ferran Torres’ goal in the 106th minute. It was a dominant display by the European champions.
They have now been crowned as the champions of the world. After the Spain vs Argentina final, an unpleasant sight was witnessed. Argentina’s Leandro Paredes was spotted grabbing Spanish defender Eric Garcia by the throat and also knocking young Barcelona midfielder Gavi to the ground. His actions saw an immediate red card from the on-field referee.
But later, his red card was cancelled.
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No action against Leandro Paredes?
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is yet to come up with an official statement regarding this matter. But recent reports claim that FIFA have confirmed no action against Leandro Paredes after his red card was rescinded.
Argentina were set to be under an investigation after this unpleasant incident. But some reports saw that FIFA confirmed no disciplinary action was ultimately taken.
Reportedly, some other altercations also took place after the final whistle between some players.
Leandro Paredes took to social media after Argentina lost to Spain in the final, but has notably not apologised for his actions on the pitch.
Many football pundits and fans have criticised the Argentine midfielder on this matter.
Was Leandro Paredes suspended after Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 final?
He was first shown a red card due to his actions on the field. Later, the card was removed from FIFA records, as per reports.
How many times have Argentina won the FIFA World Cup?
They have won the competition on three occasions (1978, 1986 and 2022).
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Dilpreet is a dedicated football writer with a keen eye for World Football. As a proud Real Madrid fan, we believe his work reflects the same ambition and precision. Since joining Khel Now in 2025, he has crafted stories beyond scores, diving into tactics, culture, and emotion. With a strong background in content writing, he blends clarity with creativity, always aiming to bring the beautiful game closer to readers.