Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been banned for 10 games, while defender Nahuel Molina has been given a seven-match suspension, along with hefty fines for both.
Another footballing bonanza could be in store for Indian fans, with the Blue Tigers likely to host recent World Cup sensation Cape Verde between September 30 and October 6, according to sources.
Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign Manchester City star Rodri, various sources confirmed to ESPN. Barcelona's previous two bids for Rodri had failed, but the La Liga champions made a third offer over the weekend with a total package of 76.5 million euros.
The World Cup is over, the confetti has settled and the biggest stars of international football are heading back to their clubs. For Premier League fans, however, the action is far from over.
Barcelona have agreed to sell Spain's World Cup final hero Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain for almost 50 million euros ($57 million), Spanish media reported on Thursday.
Spain great Xavi Hernandez was hired as Netherlands coach on Wednesday, becoming the first foreign-born leader of the national team in nearly 50 years.
Speaking after a report that FIFA allegedly awarded the final to co-host Morocco, sports minister Milagros Tolon said Spain "deserved" to host the title game.
Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who officiated the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina, has announced his retirement from refereeing.
President Javier Milei launched a scathing social media response over an online petition calling for Argentina to be banned from future FIFA World Cups.
Rodri, who sustained an ACL damage in 2024 endured an injury disrupted campaign last season before winning the World Cup with Spain.
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes physically tangled with Spain players Eric Garcia and Gavi, and Spain captain Rodri was hit in the stomach as he ran past Argentina defender Nahuel Molina.
Argentina footballer Leandro Paredes admitted that the eventual champions, Spain, deserved to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and added that the pain of losing the final will stay with them for a long time.
Spain star Pedro Porro was asked about the petition to replay the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina.
An Argentina football team fan has launched an online petition calling on FIFA to replay the World Cup 2026 final.
Spain's captain Rodri is reportedly set for another spell on the sidelines after reports emerged that the midfielder will undergo surgery on a back injury.
Argentina coach Roberto Ayala apologized for his actions in the World Cup final brawl, citing a reaction to provocation by Spain's Dani Olmo.
A day after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, which Argentina lost to Spain, a video went viral showing Lionel Messi saying something to his teammates. Argentina Star Alexis Mac Allister's father has claimed his son has revealed reason behind the speech
Cape Verde and their goalkeeper Vozinha had a memorable FIFA World Cup 2026 debut, despite going down 3-2 to Argentina in a valiantly contested match