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Spain 2026 World Cup win and FIFA sanctions against AFA

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Spain 2026 World Cup win and ~~wildfire relief efforts~~ FIFA sanctions against AFA

Spain secured its second World Cup title with a 1–0 extra-time victory over Argentina in New Jersey on 20 July 2026. Head coach Luis de la Fuente, 65, became the oldest manager to win the tournament and secured a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup. Following the win, de la Fuente criticized “intolerable” violent reactions from Argentine players. Amidst the celebrations, Spain faced a national emergency due to massive wildfires in Madrid, Ávila, and Toledo, forcing over 116,000 evacuations. De la Fuente visited displaced families at the La Marazuela sports complex, calling the visit “an obligation and a pride.” The RFEF supported relief efforts by opening its Ciudad del Fútbol residence to vulnerable households. In August, de la Fuente addressed controversies regarding the reception of players Unai Simón, Aymeric Laporte, and Nico Williams, who were jeered at San Mamés, and defended his squad following disciplinary sanctions Disciplinary fallout from ~~FIFA. While FIFA initially announced suspensions for Argentine players Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina, as well as a one-match ban for Spain’s Gavi, de la Fuente characterized~~ the ~~Spanish players as the “victims” and “aggrieved parties.” New disciplinary rulings have expanded the consequences for~~ final has intensified. FIFA issued sanctions against the Argentine Football Association ~~(AFA). The AFA faces total fines of $321,000 due to~~ (AFA) and several players for post-match incidents, including discriminatory ~~chants~~ behavior and the display of a political banner regarding the Malvinas Islands. ~~Additionally, the~~ The AFA faces total fines of $321,000 and must host its next two home matches at 50% ~~spectator capacity and allocate $100,000 to anti-racism projects.~~ capacity. Individual sanctions include a 10-match suspension ~~and $90,000 fine~~ for Leandro Paredes, a seven-match ~~suspension and $90,000 fine~~ ban for Nahuel Molina, a three-match suspension ~~and $30,000 fine~~ for assistant coach Roberto Ayala, and a one-match ~~suspension~~ ban for Thiago Almada. De la Fuente has defended his squad, characterizing the Spanish players as the “victims” and “aggrieved parties.” He noted that he received apologies from Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, and several players, while emphasizing the need for better values in football. Meanwhile, Argentine player Angel Di Maria criticized the penalties as “exaggerated” and expressed hope for a reduction upon appeal. The AFA has ~~indicated it intends to appeal these rulings.~~ successfully requested that player suspensions be served during official national team matches or ‘A’ category friendlies rather than club competitions.

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