Gianluca Prestianni's Ban for Homophobia Extended Worldwide by FIFA

FIFA Extends Prestianni's Ban Globally

FIFA have extended Gianluca Prestianni's ban for homophobic conduct globally, meaning he could now miss Argentina's first two games at the 2026 World Cup. The Benfica winger, who was sanctioned following a high-profile clash with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, will now see his club-level suspension apply to international competitive fixtures.

Prestianni's Suspension Details

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has confirmed it will uphold a request from UEFA to apply Prestianni's current suspension across all jurisdictions of the game. On Wednesday, a FIFA spokesperson stated, as per The Athletic: "The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend the six-match ban imposed by UEFA on SL Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni to have worldwide effect."

• Gianluca Prestianni faces a six-match ban
• The ban has been extended globally by FIFA
• Argentina could miss Prestianni's services for their first two 2026 World Cup games

"The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend the six-match ban imposed by UEFA on SL Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni to have worldwide effect."

Impact on Prestianni and Argentina

The extension of Prestianni's ban is a significant blow to Argentina ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Prestianni plays a crucial role in Benfica and Argentina, and his absence will be felt in the team's upcoming games.