World football governing body FIFA has officially launched disciplinary proceedings against Argentina following a series of controversial incidents at the 2026 World Cup.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to official reports, the investigation stems from ugly scenes after Argentina's narrow 1-0 defeat to Spain in the tournament final on July 19.
Leandro Paredes faces three counts of assault under Article 14 of FIFA's disciplinary code, while defender Nahuel Molina and assistant coach Roberto Ayala are also facing multiple charges.
In addition to the player misconduct, FIFA has targeted the Argentine Football Association regarding demonstrations of a non-sporting nature and discriminatory chants.
Based on tournament records, the investigation additionally covers a controversial banner unfurled by players after their semi-final victory over England referencing the Falkland Islands.
"The Malvinas are Argentine" message displayed on the banner has reignited diplomatic tensions surrounding the long-standing territorial dispute between Britain and Argentina.