FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) following a series of incidents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The investigation covers alleged breaches of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, including discriminatory chants and gestures, team misconduct, security and protocol violations, and the display of political messages during the tournament. One of the key issues under review is a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”), displayed by Argentina's players after their semi-final victory over England. FIFA is assessing whether the banner violated its rules prohibiting the use of sporting events for non-sporting political demonstrations