Nahuel Molina is eligible to play in Argentina’s second friendly during the November international break, but Roma reportedly will not make him available for Argentina duty.
The World Cup final punishment
Molina was originally given a seven-match ban and a $77,000 fine by FIFA for violent conduct at the end of the 2026 World Cup final. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra-time in that final. Leandro Paredes was banned for 10 matches and fined $90,000.
The remaining suspension
Molina’s ban was reduced from seven matches to four on Saturday. He served the first three games of his suspension during the September-October international break and has one game left.
Argentina’s November fixtures
Argentina will play two international friendlies during the November international break, against Uruguay and then Costa Rica.
The call-up attempt and Roma’s decision
According to reports in Il Messaggero, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attempted to give Molina a last-minute call-up for the two friendlies. Roma have reportedly informed the Argentine FA that they will not release Molina for international duty in November.
