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How many games were the bans for?
Aug 21, 2026 · sports · 3 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below
Where the coverage splits
21‑game bans — 2 outlets
Reports that FIFA issued a combined 21‑game suspension for Argentine players and staff.
The New York Times · Aug 21, 2026
Argentina players, staff banned for 21 games after World Cup final brawl
Newsweek · Aug 21, 2026
FIFA bans Argentina players and staff for 21 games after World Cup final brawl
22‑game bans — 1 outlet
Claims that FIFA imposed a total of 22‑game bans on Argentine participants.
New York Post · Aug 21, 2026
FIFA fines $270,000 and issues 22-game bans after Argentina-Spain World Cup brawl
What the facts support
- FIFA suspended Argentine players after the World Cup final brawl.
- Leandro Paredes received a 10‑game ban.
- The incident occurred after the Argentina‑Spain World Cup final.
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