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FIFA Investigates Argentina After Brawl, Banner Controversy

7/27/2026

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Argentina's soccer team brawled after the Cup final against Spain, prompting a FIFA investigation.
Gianni Infantino sent a letter to Argentine FA president Claudio Tapia, leaked, praising coach Lionel Scaloni.
FIFA condemned Argentina's “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” banner displayed after its semifinal win.
Lionel Messi seemed to provoke Spain defender Marc Cucurella, who was sent off, while Enzo Fernández was also red-carded as Argentina recorded no shots.

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Argentina's soccer team brawled after the Cup final against Spain, prompting a FIFA investigation.
Gianni Infantino sent a letter to Argentine FA president Claudio Tapia, leaked, praising coach Lionel Scaloni.
FIFA condemned Argentina's “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” banner displayed after its semifinal win.
Lionel Messi seemed to provoke Spain defender Marc Cucurella, who was sent off, while Enzo Fernández was also red-carded as Argentina recorded no shots.