FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina's football association and players over incidents at the 2026 World Cup, including a Falklands Islands banner displayed after the semi-final win against England in Atlanta and a brawl following the final defeat to Spain. Players Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina are reportedly under investigation over the final fracas.

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Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina

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BBC Published 29 July 2026

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.

Guardian Published 29 July 2026

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over Falklands banner and final chaos

Players held banner after semi-final against England Paredes and Molina investigated over brawl after final Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over the Falklands Islands banner displayed after their World Cup semi‑final win against England in Atlanta. As Argentina celebrated reaching the final with their dramatic 2-1 victory, several players held a sign proclaiming “ Las Malvinas son Ar…

Sky Published 29 July 2026

FIFA opens disciplinary case against Argentina FA over Falklands banner and other incidents

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina's football association and its players for several alleged breaches at the World Cup, including the unveiling of a Falklands banner.