FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentina following the World Cup final, charging two players and a coach with assault against Spanish opponents and the federation with displaying a 'Malvinas' banner and allowing discriminatory chants by fans. The charges follow Argentina's loss in the final match.
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FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and ‘Malvinas’ banner AP News
A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.
The fallout from Argentina's World Cup loss continues, with FIFA charging two players and a coach with assaulting Spanish opponents after the final, and the football federation over a Falkland Islands banner displayed after the semifinal.
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-game clashes after Spain’s 1-0 win on July 19, defender Nahuel Molina faces two charges and coach Roberto Ayala one.