Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 29 Jul 2026
FIFA charge Argentina duo after World Cup final brawl
Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina face multiple assault charges for post-match chaos.


L. Paredes
player
Charged
Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes
Charges (Molina)
2 assault, 1 unsporting behaviour
Charges (Paredes)
3 assault
What happened. FIFA charged Argentina's Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes for their roles in the post-match brawl after the World Cup final against Spain.
- Molina faces two assault charges and one for unsporting behaviour.
- Paredes was sent off after the final whistle, later rescinded.
- Enzo Fernandez was sent off during regulation time.
The charges stem from the unsavoury scenes at MetLife Stadium after Spain's extra-time win.
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