Ten days after the Final of the 2026 World Cup, in which Spain defeated Argentina to claim the title, the FIFA confirmed the initiation of a disciplinary investigation into various incidents that occurred during and after the match. The governing body of world football announced through an official statement that it has opened a case involving three players from the Argentine national team, one member of the technical staff led by Lionel Scaloni, and Spanish midfielder Gavi. The proceedings will focus on alleged anti-sporting behaviors, physical altercations, and the display of a political banner after the game's conclusion.
FIFA Investigates Political Banner Display
One of the main points of the disciplinary case concerns the **display of a banner with the message
