The key issue is not only the bans themselves, but the calendar.
The report adds that Argentina could potentially schedule up to 6 friendlies across the September, October and November windows. If that happens, the practical effect is obvious: punishment that might have disrupted major competitive fixtures could instead be worked through in exhibition games.
That matters because Argentina are not staring at a normal run of urgent qualifiers. The update says they are already set for the 2030 World Cup as co-hosts, while there are no Copa America qualifiers to navigate before the next edition. In simple terms, the federation appears to have turned dead calendar space into disciplinary cover.
For the squad, that eases pressure on several fronts. Paredes remains a control player in midfield, Molina brings balance on the right, and Almada offers creativity between lines. Losing them in tournament or qualification football would carry a different weight than missing them in friendlies.
The wider case also appears unfinished. Reports say the Argentine FA still plans to appeal other sanctions, including a financial penalty and a reduced-capacity order for a future home match. That means this is not just about player availability; it is also about the federation trying to limit the broader cost of the fallout.
The next thing to watch is the fixture list. If Argentina load the autumn windows with friendlies, the disciplinary damage could shrink quickly - and by the next major competitive checkpoint, the story may look very different.