Archive · 22 Jul 2026
FIFA Rescinds Paredes' Red Card After World Cup Final Brawl
After the World Cup final, there was a fight between two players, Giuliano Paredes and Eric Garcia.
Paredes was initially given a red card for grabbing Garcia by the throat.
But later, FIFA said they made a mistake and took back the red card.
Paredes won't face any punishment for this incident.
This all happened because the information given to the commentators was wrong.
Giuliano Paredes was initially given a red card for grabbing Eric Garcia by the throat during a post-match brawl.
FIFA's commentator information system incorrectly stated that Paredes had been sent off.
The red card was later rescinded, and Paredes was not subject to disciplinary proceedings.
FIFA confirmed the correction to BBC Sport.
The incident occurred after Spain's victory in the World Cup final.
- Who
- Giuliano Paredes and Eric Garcia
- What
- FIFA rescinded Paredes' red card after a post-match brawl
- When
- After the World Cup final
- Where
- World Cup final venue
- Why
- FIFA's commentator information system incorrectly stated Paredes had been sent off
FIFA's Initial Decision
FIFA's Correction
Red Card Issuance
FIFA's Initial Decision
Paredes was initially given a red card for grabbing Eric Garcia by the throat and pushing him during a post-match brawl.
FIFA's Correction
FIFA later confirmed that Paredes was not subject to disciplinary proceedings and the red card was rescinded.
- Player Involved
- Giuliano Paredes
- Opposing Player
- Eric Garcia
- Incident Type
- Post-match brawl
- Initial Action
- Red card issued
- Final Action
- Red card rescinded
- Source
- BBC