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FIFA opens investigation into post-final incidents involving

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FIFA opens investigation into post-final incidents involving

FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings after scuffles between members of Argentina and Spain at the final whistle. Players, management and the Argentine federation could be subject to sanctions.

Why it matters

The opening of an investigation by FIFA into the post-match incidents between Argentina and Spain could have significant repercussions for the Argentine team, particularly in relation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Potential sanctions could affect the availability of key players, thus impacting their preparation and performance in upcoming competitions.

Context

Players like Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina, who were at the heart of the altercation, are important figures in the Argentine team. Their possible suspension could impact the team's dynamics as it prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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  • Fifa opens investigation into Argentina post-final trouble - Yahoo Sports.
FIFA has announced the opening of an investigation into the incidents that broke out at MetLife Stadium at the end of the World Cup final, after Spain's victory. Its disciplinary commission has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to examine the facts, which leaves the door open to individual suspensions and financial sanctions against the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Images and reports show heated exchanges between several members of the Argentine camp and Spanish players during the celebrations. After the 1-0 defeat, some Argentine players collapsed or stood still while the Spaniards celebrated their success. The situation degenerated when Rodri, coming off the bench after his overtime exit, passed near Nahuel Molina and allegedly received a blow to the arm or stomach. This sparked an altercation in which Eric García was involved and Leandro Paredes was accused of putting a hand to the Spanish defender's throat.

Other footage shows Thiago Almada throwing Gavi to the ground, while Paredes also allegedly pushed Gavi to the ground. Deputy Roberto Ayala at one point appears holding Garcia around the neck and then allegedly appears to punch Dani Olmo. Initial reports from FIFA indicated that Paredes had been sent off by referee Slavko Vincic, a decision subsequently removed from the record and confirmed as not having resulted in any immediate disciplinary action.

Argentina had already lost a player earlier in the match: Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card in stoppage time in the second half.

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The appointment of a disciplinary prosecutor means that FIFA will examine infractions beyond possible acts of physical violence, including behavior “undermining the basic rules of decency” or the prestige of football and FIFA, according to Article 13 of the disciplinary code. The prosecutor will be able to take into account aggravating and mitigating circumstances and has the power to impose bans on a global scale.

In the past, FIFA has imposed severe sanctions: the former president of the Spanish Federation Luis Rubiales was suspended three years for the forced kiss of Jenni Hermoso after the final of the Women's World Cup, and Luis Suárez was suspended four months after the incident with Giorgio Chiellini in 2014. The text emphasizes, however, that it is unlikely that Thiago Almada, Roberto Ayala, Molina and Paredes will receive sanctions of the same magnitude.

FIFA had already initiated proceedings against Argentina after the semi-final against England, when Argentine players held up a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentinians”). This action could result in a fine for the AFA, and the players involved (Cristian Romero, Giovani Lo Celso, Lisandro Martínez) could also be targeted. The AFA has already been sanctioned in the past for similar messages.

The FIFA disciplinary committee did not provide a timetable for the conclusion of the investigation. Potential sanctions range from fines to individual suspensions to measures affecting the national association, depending on the findings of the disciplinary prosecutor.

The rest

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee will review the videos and testimonies to determine appropriate sanctions. The results of this investigation could influence not only the players involved, but also the Argentine Football Association, who could face fines, thus affecting their season and their preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Frequently asked questions

What was the score of the final between Argentina and Spain?

Spain won the final 1-0 against Argentina.

How does Argentina's defeat impact the 2026 FIFA World Cup rankings?

Argentina's defeat in this final was not specified in terms of its impact on the 2026 FIFA World Cup rankings.

When is Argentina's next match after the final against Spain?

Details on Argentina's next match after the final are not provided in the article.

What incidents took place after the final between Argentina and Spain?

Altercations broke out between Argentine and Spanish players during celebrations after

the victory of Spain.

Were there any immediate sanctions following the post-final incidents?

No immediate disciplinary action was taken, although FIFA opened an investigation.

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