• FIFA has charged Argentina players for post-match assaults following the World Cup final against Spain.
• The Argentine Football Association is also charged for displaying a controversial banner about the Falkland Islands.
• Assault charges include three counts against midfielder Leandro Paredes and two against defender Nahuel Molina.
• The disciplinary cases relate to behavior during and after matches throughout the tournament.
• British officials have called for an investigation into the incidents involving Argentine players.

FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against several Argentine football players and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) following a series of incidents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Charges include assaults by Argentina players after their 1-0 loss to Spain in the final, as well as a politically charged banner displayed during the semifinal match against England, according to CBS News, India Times, and Al Jazeera.

Midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three counts of assault for alleged altercations with Spanish players, while defender Nahuel Molina faces two counts of assault as well as an additional charge of unsporting behavior. The AFA is also held accountable for displaying the banner that claimed “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” a statement referring to the disputed Falkland Islands, according to CBS News and India Times.

The disciplinary actions against Argentina also extend to reported incidents including “discriminatory chants and gestures” by fans, and instances of spectators throwing objects during matches throughout the tournament. FIFA has indicated that these matters are under separate review, with potential penalties including match suspensions and financial fines for those found guilty, as noted by CBS News, India Times, and Al Jazeera.