FIFA, Argentina and World Cup
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FIFA has lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final.
FIFA opens proceedings against Argentina FA, players over Falklands banner and World Cup final scrap
Leandro Paredes is being investigated for three counts of assault, while the AFA faces charges of racism and non-sporting demonstrations.
Argentinian players are facing charges over a scuffle with Spanish players at the final and a banner about the Falkland Islands held at the semi-finals.
A week after Spain won the FIFA World Cup, conspiracy theories and false claims have continued to spread online, many of them attempting to explain why Argentina lost. View on euronews
Forty-eight nations competed in the largest FIFA World Cup in history and two are left standing, with Spain in search of its second World Cup title and Argentina shooting for back-to-back championships.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino with President of the United States Donald J. Trump during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026,
FIFA have stood by the controversial decision to send off Breel Embolo against Argentina at the World Cup. It comes despite lawmakers Ifab admitting referee Joao Pinheiro made the wrong call
As the 2026 World Cup draws to an end, take a look back at the memorable 2022 final match between Argentina and France.