FIFA rejects Leandro Paredes appeal as AFA takes case to CAS

FIFA officially confirmed its disciplinary sanctions against Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes on November 7, 2026, following the rejection of his appeal regarding his behavior during the World Cup final. This ruling upheld the penalties established by the governing body after the tournament concluded, effectively exhausting the internal FIFA legal process for the player.

In response to these developments, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on November 8, 2026, that it has filed a formal appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The AFA is challenging the disciplinary measures imposed on both the team and individual players concerning crowd disturbances and various incidents that occurred during the final match. The association seeks a comprehensive review of the sanctions with the objective of having the penalties reduced or overturned.

The case is now expected to proceed under the jurisdiction of the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne. This legal move marks a new phase in the ongoing dispute between the Argentine national team officials and FIFA regarding the disciplinary consequences of the final match events.