Wednesday, July 29th 2026 - 20:28 UTC
The charges concerning allegedly discriminatory conduct are open allegations pending a ruling and have not been established
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee on Wednesday opened disciplinary proceedings against three Argentine footballers, a member of the national team's coaching staff and Spain's Gavi over incidents that followed the 2026 World Cup final, which Spain won 1-0 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The most serious charges fall on midfielder Leandro Paredes, cited for three counts of assault under article 14 of the Disciplinary Code; defender Nahuel Molina, for two counts of assault and one of unsporting behavior; and Lionel Scaloni's assistant, Roberto Ayala, for one count of assault. Thiago Almada and Barcelona midfielder Gavi were charged with unsporting behavior.
The proceedings relate to clashes after the final whistle involving Spain's Eric García, Rodri, Dani Olmo and Gavi. The decision follows a report by a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor appointed by FIFA the previous week to review referees' reports and match footage.
