FIFA has opened a formal disciplinary investigation into the Argentine Football Association and several Argentina players over incidents during and after the 2026 World Cup. The report, published on July 30, 2026, said FIFA will allow all parties involved to present their accounts of the allegations before any decision is made.

The most prominent issue concerns the display of a political banner related to “Las Malvinas,” or the Falkland Islands, after Argentina’s semifinal victory over England. FIFA disciplinary rules prohibit using international football as a platform for political messages. The investigation also covers a confrontation between Spain and Argentina players after the World Cup final.

FIFA’s inquiry names midfielder Leandro Paredes, defender Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and coaching staff member Roberto Ayala. If the allegations are proven, the players could face match suspensions. The Argentine Football Association could also be subject to financial penalties and other sanctions, according to the report.