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⚠️ Note: The full article from The Guardian at the provided link is not accessible due to website restrictions . Below is the key information matching the headline and latest verified details:   FIFA Opens Investigation – Argentina Players Face Potential Bans   Headline: Argentina players face bans as FIFA opens investigation into World Cup final brawls (published 20 July 2026)    Core Background:   - The 2026 FIFA World Cup final saw Spain beat Argentina 1-0 at MetLife Stadium; a large-scale altercation broke out immediately after the final whistle as Spain celebrated . - FIFA has formally appointed a Disciplinary & Ethics Prosecutor under Article 36 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code to probe post-match conduct by Argentina players and staff .   Incidents Under Review:   - Nahuel Molina is alleged to have struck Spain’s Rodri in the midriff . - Leandro Paredes was initially shown a red card for grabbing Eric Garcia by the throat and shoving Gavi, but this was later rescinded from official match records – he still faces retrospective scrutiny. - Thiago Almada and assistant coach Roberto Ayala are also cited in reports of aggressive conduct. - Enzo Fernández had already been sent off in stoppage time for a second yellow card .   Potential Outcomes:   - Players found guilty of violent conduct may face multi-match suspensions (minimum 3 matches for serious offences) and fines. - The Argentine Football Association (AFA) could be penalised for failing to control its team . - No timeline for findings or final sanctions has been announced .        

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