FIFA charges Argentina after World Cup final brawl with Spain

FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle after final with Spain and ‘Malvinas’ banner after England game.Published On 29 Jul 202629 Jul 2026FIFA has lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final and charged Argentina’s football federation for players showing a political banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the tournament’s semifinals.A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina on Wednesday also includes “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.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4F1 to end season in Europe if no Middle East races; decision in Septemberlist 2 of 4Indian Premier League’s business value skyrockets to $20bnlist 3 of 4Five wickets, no runs: West Indies cricketer makes bowling historylist 4 of 4World Cup: For India football, qualification is still just a distant dreamend of listArgentina midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-game clashes after Spain’s 1-0 win...