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FIFA Reduces Ban for Argentina Defender Nahuel Molina After 2026 World Cup Brawl

FIFA Reduces Ban for Argentina Defender Nahuel Molina After 2026 World Cup Brawl
World Sports · 04:22:13 - Monday, 9 November 2026

FIFA has reduced the suspension handed to Argentina and Roma defender Nahuel Molina following a brawl that erupted during the 2026 World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina.

The decision was announced on November 7, 2026. Molina had initially received a longer ban for his involvement in the incident, but the governing body opted to lessen the sanction after a review.

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