Argentina have confirmed they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after FIFA upheld a 10-match ban and a $321,000 fine imposed on midfielder Leandro Paredes for his involvement in the chaos that followed the World Cup final against Spain.
The sanction stems from incidents during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, where Argentina faced Spain. FIFA's disciplinary committee ruled that Paredes violated disciplinary codes, leading to the suspension and financial penalty.
The Argentine Football Association announced the appeal on Saturday, November 7, 2026, seeking to overturn or reduce the punishment. The case will now be heard by CAS, with a decision expected in the coming weeks.
