FIFA Files Charges Against Argentina for Fight and Falklands Banner at World Cup
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
FIFA filed disciplinary charges against two Argentine players on Wednesday for striking Spanish opponents moments after the 2026 World Cup final, and accused the Argentine Football Association of allowing players to display a political banner about the Falkland Islands after defeating England in the semifinals. A list of open disciplinary cases against Argentina also includes 'discriminatory chants and gestures' by fans, an alleged assault by assistant coach Roberto Ayala after the final, and 'the throwing of objects by spectators in several matches of the Argentine national team' during the World Cup. Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-match confrontations following Spain's 1-0 victory on July 19; defender Nahuel Molina faces two charges, and assistant Ayala faces one.
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