Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 29 Jul 2026
FIFA opens disciplinary case against Argentina over Falklands banner and brawl
Argentina's World Cup celebrations turn sour as FIFA investigates political banner and post-match assault allegations.
Argentina
team
Incident
Falklands banner and post-match brawl
Players involved
Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero
Coach involved
Roberto Ayala
FIFA action
Disciplinary proceedings opened
What happened. FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine FA over the Falklands banner displayed after the England match, plus other breaches including discrimination and objects thrown. Two players and a coach face separate proceedings for alleged assault in the World Cup final brawl with Spain.
- Banner read 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' after semi-final win over England.
- Paredes and Molina accused of assault; Ayala also under investigation.
- FIFA cited discriminatory chants, late kick-offs, and security protocol failures.
Argentina could face sanctions including fines or point deductions if found guilty of political messaging and violent conduct.
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