According to a report by GOAL on Tuesday November 10, 2026, AS Roma have reportedly refused to release Nahuel Molina for international duty with Argentina despite FIFA's decision to reduce the defender's suspension ahead of the November international break.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni was keen to include the right-back in his plans for the upcoming international friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica. However, Roma have taken a firm position, informing the Argentine Football Association that the player will not be allowed to join the national team squad.

According to reports from Football Italia, the Italian club wants Molina to remain at its Trigoria training base and resume training with his teammates on Wednesday.

The decision is understood to be influenced by the timing of Argentina's request, as Roma would prefer the defender to concentrate on his club responsibilities rather than undertake long-distance international travel.

The situation comes shortly after FIFA confirmed a reduction in Molina's suspension following the disciplinary action taken against him after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Molina was initially handed a seven-match suspension and a $77,000 fine for violent conduct at the conclusion of the final, in which Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time.

His former Roma teammate, Leandro Paredes, was also punished by FIFA, receiving a 10-match suspension and a $90,000 fine.

However, Molina received some positive news on Saturday when FIFA reduced his ban from seven matches to four.

The 28-year-old has already served three matches of his original suspension, sitting out Argentina's friendly victories over Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin in October.

Following the reduction, he now has just one match remaining before completing his suspension and becoming eligible to feature for Argentina again.

The development had raised hopes that Scaloni would be able to welcome the defender back into his squad during the November international window.

Argentina are scheduled to face Uruguay on November 14 before taking on Costa Rica three days later, on November 17.

Although Molina will remain unavailable for the meeting with Uruguay because of his outstanding suspension, he would be eligible for the second friendly against Costa Rica.

Scaloni was therefore interested in having him available for the latter fixture, but Roma's decision means the Argentina manager will have to continue without the defender during the international break.

Roma's position is understandable considering Molina's importance to the club this season. The right-back has made 12 appearances across all competitions, scoring once in the Champions League and providing two assists in Serie A.

His performances have contributed to Roma's impressive domestic campaign, with the club currently occupying third position in the Serie A standings with 27 points, just two behind league leaders Lazio.

The Giallorossi will be keen to maintain their momentum as they continue their push for a strong finish in the league, making Molina's fitness and availability important to their plans.

Meanwhile, Argentina will still have several players from Serie A available for the November fixtures. Molina's Roma teammates Leonardo Balerdi, Matias Soule and Santiago Castro have all been included in Scaloni's latest squad.

Como duo Nico Paz and Maxi Perrone, Parma's Mariano Troilo and Fiorentina's Franco Mastantuono are also among the Italian-based players selected.