World Cup: What has FIFA charged Argentina with, what could punishment be?

Argentina faces multiple disciplinary cases opened by FIFA following incidents at the 2026 World Cup. The most prominent charges stem from a confrontation after the final match against Spain, in which Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was involved in an altercation with Spain's Gavi. Paredes faces three assault charges, while teammate Nahuel Molina faces two similar charges. Assistant coach Roberto Ayala has also been charged with assault. Both Molina and midfielder Thiago Almada received additional charges for unsporting behaviour related to the melee.

Beyond the final incident, FIFA has opened cases against Argentina's football association for a political banner displayed during the semifinal victory against England. The banner read "Las Malvinas son Argentinas," referencing the Falkland Islands, which Argentina calls Islas Malvinas. FIFA charged the AFA for using a sports event for non-sporting demonstrations, violating rules against political protests. The 1982 invasion of the Falklands by Argentina under military dictatorship remains a sensitive historical matter, and British officials had urged FIFA to investigate the banner's display.

Additional charges against Argentina encompass discriminatory chants and gestures by fans throughout the tournament, alleged assault by coaching staff, and throwing of objects by spectators during multiple matches. These accumulated violations represent a significant disciplinary matter for one of football's traditional powerhouses.