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FIFA launches disciplinary probe into Argentina and Spain's Gavi over World Cup 2026 final incidents FAST-MOVING

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and several individuals following incidents at the 2026 World Cup. The investigation covers the display of a political banner reading “Las Malvinas son argentinas” after Argentina’s semifinal win over England in Atlanta, and alleged assaults and unsporting behaviour during the final against Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. FIFA cites possible violations of Articles 13, 14, 15 and 17 of its Disciplinary Code.

The individuals named are Argentine players Nahuel Molina (two assault charges, one of which attempted, plus a conduct‑unsporting charge), Leandro Paredes (three assault charges), Thiago Almada (unsporting‑behaviour charge), assistant coach Roberto Ayala (one assault charge) and Spanish midfielder Pablo Martín Páez Gavira ‘Gavi’ (unsporting‑behaviour charge). The AFA itself faces possible sanctions for multiple infractions, including political statements, discriminatory chants, delayed kick‑offs, security breaches and objects thrown from the stands. All parties have been notified and will be given a period to submit their defenses before the FIFA Disciplinary Committee issues a final ruling.

Entities: Argentine Football Association · Argentine Football Association (AFA) · FIFA · FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) · Leandro Paredes · Nahuel Molina · Pablo Martín Páez Gavira (Gavi)

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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

  • [● 20 SOURCES] Nahuel Molina faces two assault charges. (FIFA)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Thiago Almada, Roberto Ayala and Gavi each face one charge of unsporting behavior (Ayala for assault). (All listed articles)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] FIFA alleges violations of Articles 13, 14, 15 and 17 of its Disciplinary Code. (All listed articles)
  • [● 20 SOURCES] Leandro Paredes faces three assault charges. (FIFA)
  • [● 20 SOURCES] FIFA opened a disciplinary procedure against the Argentine Football Association (AFA). (FIFA)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The case examines a political banner displaying “Las Malvinas son argentinas” after Argentina’s semi‑final win over England. (All listed articles)
  • [● 20 SOURCES] FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Spanish midfielder Gavi. (FIFA)
  • [● 20 SOURCES] FIFA opened disciplinary cases against Argentine players Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, Thiago Almada and Roberto Ayala. (FIFA)
  • [● 18 SOURCES] FIFA opened a disciplinary case against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for alleged violations of its disciplinary code. (multiple sources)
  • [● 18 SOURCES] FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Argentine player Nahuel Molina for two assault charges and one unsporting‑behaviour charge. (multiple sources)
  • [● 18 SOURCES] The case investigates alleged violations of FIFA disciplinary code articles 13, 14, 15 and 17. (multiple sources)
  • [● 23 SOURCES] Roberto Ayala faces one assault charge. (FIFA)

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