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 role in the chaotic scenes that followed the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Spain.
The disciplinary decision stems from incidents that occurred after the final match, which Spain won. FIFA's disciplinary committee had originally sanctioned Paredes, and the world governing body has now rejected the Argentine Football Association's initial challenge, leaving CAS as the next avenue for appeal.
The ban would rule Paredes out of Argentina's next ten competitive internationals, a significant blow for the national team as they begin their next World Cup qualifying cycle. The fine of $321,000 is also among the heftier financial penalties handed down for post-match misconduct in recent tournaments.
Argentina's federation announced the CAS appeal on Saturday, signaling their intent to have the suspension reduced or overturned. A hearing date has not yet been set.
