Argentinian Football Association controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
FIFA fines Argentina's football association $321,000 over Falklands World Cup protest
Fine or penalty
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee announced that the Argentinian Football Association was fined a total of $321,000 for several breaches of its code, including the use of a sporting event for demonstrations after players and coaching staff unfurled a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" following Argentina's 2-1 World Cup victory over England. Argentina was also ordered to play its next two home matches with a reduced 50% capacity crowd, with one match of that sanction suspended, and $100,000 of the fine must be invested back into a plan to combat discrimination.
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee announced on Friday that the Argentinian Football Association has been fined a total of $321,000 for several breaches of its code, including the use of a sporting event for demonstrations after players and coaching staff unfurled a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" following Argentina's 2-1 World Cup victory over England. Argentina was also ordered to play its next two home matches with a reduced 50% capacity crowd, with one match of that sanction suspended, and $100,000 of the fine must be invested back into a plan to combat discrimination.
Source excerpt
Other breaches of the football association's code include the use of a sporting event for demonstrations - namely the unfurling of a banner on the pitch - team misconduct, discrimination and racist abuse and order and security at matches.
Argentina has also been ordered to play its next two home matches with a reduced 50% capacity crowd, Fifa added, with one match of that sanction suspended.