FIFA imposes fines and bans on Argentina FA and players after World Cup incidents

FIFA has imposed financial and sporting penalties on the Argentine Football Association, key players, and officials following incidents during the 2026 World Cup. The governing body's Disciplinary Committee has fined the Argentine FA $321,000, citing violations such as using the tournament for non-sporting demonstrations, team misconduct, discriminatory chants from fans, and security breaches.

The committee also ordered Argentina to limit attendance at upcoming home matches to 50% of stadium capacity, with $100,000 of the fine directed towards implementing an anti-discrimination plan.

Part of the fine, covering one match and $100,000, has been suspended pending a probationary period for the Argentine FA. Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada, and technical official Roberto Ayala received bans ranging from seven to ten matches and fines of $90,000 to $30,000 each. Spanish player Pablo Martín Páez Gavira was also suspended for one match and fined $30,000 by FIFA.

The suspensions will be enforced for the teams' subsequent matches according to the Disciplinary Code. The parties have been given ten days to appeal the decisions under current regulations.