Argentina under FIFA scrutiny for its behavior in the 2026 World Cup

FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Argentina for their attitude following the defeat in the World Cup final against Spain and throughout the tournament.

Investigation for post-match altercations

FIFA has opened a disciplinary process against Argentina for the incidents that occurred after the final of the 2026 World Cup in New York, where there were confrontations between Argentine and Spanish players.

Players and coaching staff under investigation

Players Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes, along with assistant coach Roberto Ayala, are being investigated for alleged aggression. Additionally, Molina is being singled out for possible unsportsmanlike conduct. Other involved parties are Thiago Almada and the Spaniard Gavi.

Proceedings against the Argentine Football Association (AFA)

The AFA faces charges for various infractions, such as the use of sporting events for non-sporting demonstrations, team misconduct, discrimination and racist abuse, as well as failures in match security.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Argentina bajo la lupa de la FIFA por su comportamiento en el Mundial 2026