FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings in Argentina due to a number of incidents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, such as the clash with Spain after the World Cup final and the political banner raised after the defeat of England in the semifinal.
The Argentina duo of Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina have both been found guilty of sparking the clash after Spain’s 1-0 win in the World Cup final on July 19.
Paredes has been charged with three counts of assault-related offenses and Molina is charged with two counts of assault.
Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala also faces charges of his alleged involvement in the incident.
There are also disciplinary actions taken for incidents other than final, as FIFA is looking into allegations of discriminatory chants and gestures by Argentina fans.
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The Argentine Football Association is also in disciplinary trouble due to the players’ use of a banner reading ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’ (‘The Malvinas are Argentine’) after their semi victory over England.
Argentina calls the Falkland Islands the Malvinas, a territorial dispute that was the cause of the Falklands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina in 1982.
British officials had asked FIFA to investigate the banner and football’s governing body said the charge is for “using a sporting event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature.”
Additionally, FIFA has also slapped Argentina midfielder Thiago Almada and Spain midfielder Gavi with unsporting behaviour in connection with the confrontation after the match.
All players, officials and organisations that are affected by the allegations have been given the opportunity to respond to the allegations before the FIFA Disciplinary Committee takes its final decision, the governing body said.
The outcome may lead to individual penalties for players, coaching staff and the Argentine Football Association.
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