Unhappy finalist of the 2026 World Cup, Argentina is not at the end of its troubles. FIFA has officially opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Federation (AFA). This particularly for the failings observed at the end of the semi-final won by the Albiceleste at the expense of England (2-1).
At the end of this stunning meeting, some of Lionel Scaloni’s men held up a banner with the following words: “ The Falklands are Argentinian “. A political message echoing the conflict which opposed the two countries concerned in 1982 contrary to the rules of neutrality imposed by the International Football Federation.
FIFA thus recalled this Wednesday that “ the use of a sporting event for the purpose of a demonstration of a non-sporting nature constituted a potential violation of the disciplinary code “. Already in 2014, for similar acts on the sidelines of a friendly match against Slovenia, the AFA was fined 23,000 euros. The sentence could be much heavier this time.
Paredes (among others) cited by FIFA
Not only will the impact, in the context of a World Cup, not have been the same, but Argentina also and above all accumulated reprehensible attitudes during the tournament. “ Bad team conduct “, ” discrimination and racist insults ” And ” breach of order and security
», These are the other charges listed by FIFA in its press release today.
Individually, Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and assistant coach Roberto Ayala are targeted, for “ assault ” And ” unsportsmanlike behavior
” notably. More generally, FIFA denounces “ discriminatory chants and gestures, late kick-offs, non-compliance with match protocols, display of inappropriate messages by the team and spectators and throwing of objects by spectators during several matches. » The investigation could take several weeks before the verdict is notified.
