According to official reports, FIFA has launched a formal disciplinary procedure against the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA) following various incidents recorded during the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The investigation focuses primarily on the display of a banner regarding the Malvinas Islands after the match against England, as well as a post-match brawl following the final against Spain at MetLife Stadium.
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Subscribe Sekarang →Based on the dossier compiled by the designated ethics inspector, the investigation directly implicates several key figures. The targeted individuals include Argentine players Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, and Thiago Almada, alongside coaching staff member Roberto Ayala. Spanish midfielder Pablo Martín Páez Gavira, commonly known as Gavi, has also been included in the same disciplinary file.
The governing body is currently evaluating whether the exhibition of the Malvinas banner constitutes a political manifestation, which is strictly prohibited under official regulations. Furthermore, the inquiry encompasses alleged cases of fan discrimination, racist abuse, and security failures during multiple tournament fixtures across the global competition.
The detailed list of charges attributed to the AFA covers non-sporting demonstrations, improper conduct, discriminatory incidents, and general breaches of stadium safety protocols. Additionally, the regulatory review examines offensive chanting, pitch-side gestures, and the throwing of objects by supporters from the stands throughout the tournament.
In response to the formal notices, FIFA has granted all implicated parties a designated timeframe to submit their formal defenses. Once these explanations are thoroughly reviewed, the Disciplinary Committee will determine whether sanctions are warranted and outline their precise scope.