FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner
naharnet - 7/30/2026 10:59:04 AM - GMT (+2 )
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naharnet - 7/30/2026 10:59:04 AM - GMT (+2 )
FIFA lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players Wednesday for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final and charged Argentina's soccer federation for players showing a political banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the semifinals.
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also include "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans, alleged assault by an assistant coach after the final and "throwing of objects by spectators in relation to several matches" at the World Cup.
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