Six Argentina players could be banned from playing next World Cup

At least six Argentine players could be banned from playing the next FIFA World Cup tournament taking place in 2030.

According to the Sun (via SportBible), the players are Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, Thiago Almada, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso.

Argentina is being investigated by FIFA for breaching multiple rules at the just-concluded 2026 World Cup.

The La Albiceleste were gunning to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since 1962, but saw their dreams dashed after Ferran Torres’ second-half extra-time goal sealed a second World Cup title for Spain.

Following the final whistle, players from both sides were involved in a melee.

The camera captured Molina involved in an altercation with Rodri, before capturing Paredes ‘ attack on Eric Garcia and Gavi

Paredes also grabbed Garcia by the throat before shoving Gavi to the ground.

The investigation also indicted Almada and Gavi, who appeared to have struck Paredes during the fracas.

Paredes is being investigated for assault, while Molina and Almada face potential unsporting behaviour.

In a separate proceeding, Romero, Martinez and Lo Celso are also being investigated for displaying the Falklands banner in the aftermath of their semifinal win against England.