Argentina players facing bans as FIFA charge them over six assaults and Falklands banner

FIFA have announced the next steps of action following incidents between Argentina, England and Spain

Fifa has officially charged Argentina for waving a politically-charged flag at the World Cup after defeating England in the semi-final.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 15, 2026 Argentina's Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso celebrate with a Falkland Islands related banner after the match as Argentina qualify for the final of the World Cup REUTERS/Amanda Perobe

FIFA Investigating Argentina Over Controversial Falklands Banner  Forbes

2 min readUpdated: Jul 30, 2026 12:08 AM IST Spain's Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina's Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) FIFA on Wednesday lodge

Argentina crowned their victory over England in the World Cup semi-final by waving a banner proclaiming the Falklands banner belongs to them

FIFA have made a major announcement with Argentina now facing disciplinary action

Argentina charged over Falklands banner as three face action for ‘assault’  The Times

A number of players unveiled a hand-written sign proclaiming Argentinian ownership of the British overseas territory.

Leandro Paredes is being investigated for three counts of assault, while the AFA faces charges of racism and non-sporting demonstrations.

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over potential breaches of multiple laws during the World Cup.

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association over the unveiling of a Falklands banner after their match against England and other incidents.

A letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulating Argentina has emerged as they face punishment over the scenes that immediately followed the World Cup final

A leaked letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulating Argentina on their World Cup campaign has sparked controversy after the team's involvement in violent scenes following the 2026 final defeat to Spain.