World Cup 2026: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina - BBC

What the report says

BBC Sport reported that Fifa has begun disciplinary proceedings against Argentina following incidents after their 1-0 defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final and over alleged conduct during the wider tournament. The final was played in July at New York New Jersey Stadium, where a confrontation broke out after the final whistle involving Argentina players and backroom staff and Spain players.

According to the BBC, Fifa last week appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to examine the post-match scenes. Acting on that recommendation, the governing body will investigate Argentina players Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes, along with assistant coach Roberto Ayala, over alleged assault under article 14 of Fifa’s disciplinary code. Molina is also cited over alleged unsporting behaviour, as are Argentina team-mate Thiago Almada and Spain midfielder Gavi.

The BBC said Fifa’s code provides for a minimum one-match ban for unsporting conduct and at least a three-match suspension for assault. Separately, the Argentinian Football Association faces proceedings over possible breaches in several matches, including rules covering non-sporting demonstrations, team misconduct, discrimination and racist abuse, and match order and security.

The alleged issues include discriminatory chants and gestures, delayed kick-offs, inappropriate messages displayed by the team and spectators, and objects thrown by spectators. BBC Sport also noted that Argentina players marked their semi-final win over England with a banner supporting Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands, reading in Spanish: “The Falklands are Argentine.”