Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina concerning their conduct after their World Cup final defeat to Spain and throughout the tournament. A disciplinary and ethics prosecutor was appointed last week to assess events following the final whistle at the New York New Jersey Stadium, where altercations reportedly occurred between Argentina and Spain players after Spain's 1-0 victory in July.
Based on the prosecutor's recommendation, Fifa will investigate Argentina players Nahuel Molina (two counts) and Leandro Paredes (three counts), and assistant coach Roberto Ayala (one count) for alleged assault under article 14 of Fifa's disciplinary code. Molina may also face action for alleged unsporting behaviour, a breach also attributed to team-mate Thiago Almada and Spain midfielder Gavi.
The Argentinian Football Association is also facing disciplinary proceedings for potential breaches across multiple matches. These include using a sports event for non-sporting demonstrations, team misconduct, discrimination and racist abuse, and breaching order and security at matches. The latter encompasses discriminatory chants, late kick-offs, inappropriate messages displayed by the team and spectators, and spectators throwing objects. After their semi-final win over England, Argentina's players celebrated with a banner that read "Las Malvinas son Argentinas", supporting their country's claim to the Falkland Islands.