FIFA has officially opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina following the heated scenes that erupted after their 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain. Multiple Argentina players and staff members are under investigation, including Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes and assistant coach Roberto Ayala.

The probe follows post-match altercations involving players from both teams after Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title. FIFA's disciplinary and ethics prosecutor recommended further action, with allegations ranging from unsporting behaviour to assault under the governing body's disciplinary code.


FIFA opens disciplinary case against Argentina after World Cup final chaos vs Spain

Argentina are through to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final after a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the semifinal. Fans across Buenos Aires erupted in celebration as the final whistle confirmed the reigning world champions had secured a second consecutive World Cup final appearance. Lionel Scaloni's side will now face Spain in the World Cup Final on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. The final will mark the first-ever World Cup final between the South American champions and the European champions.

Watch: Buenos Aires erupts as Argentina reach World Cup final

<p>Argentina’s football players were forced to ditch their open-top bus parade for a helicopter ride in Buenos Aires as millions of ecstatic fans swarmed the city to greet the World Cup champions.</p>

<p>Millions of fans gathered in 30-kilometre planned parade routes in the capital, making it difficult for the bus carrying players to move&nbsp;forward on the streets. According to local estimates, around four to five million people lined up on the streets to see their heroes in flesh after their victory over France in the World Cup final.</p>

<p>"The World Champions are flying over the parade route in helicopters because it was impossible to continue on the ground due to the explosion of popular joy," presidential spokeswoman Gabriela Cerruti said on Twitter.</p>

<p>Videos surfacing on social media showed fans jumping onto the top deck of the bus at one point when it passed underneath a bridge.</p>

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<p>The largest congregation was witnessed at the iconic Obelisk monument in the centre of Buenos Aires that has for decades been the epicentre of sporting celebrations, reports AFP news agency.</p>

<p>The president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Claudio Tapia, blamed the police for the decision to abandon the bus tour.</p>

<p>"They are not allowing us to go and greet all the people at the Obelisk. The same security agencies that escorted us are not allowing us to continue. Thousands of apologies in the name of all the champion players. It's a shame," said Tapia on Twitter.</p>

<p>The team arrived in the early hours of Tuesday morning from Qatar and left the Argentine Football Association (AFA) training complex on the 30-kilometre journey to the centre of the capital at 11:45 local time (14:45 GMT).</p>

<p>Their parade was supposed to conclude at the capital city's iconic Obelisk monument.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Argentina’s football players were forced to ditch their open-top bus parade for a helicopter ride in Buenos Aires as millions of ecstatic fans swarmed the city to greet the World Cup champions.

Argentina’s football players were forced to ditch their open-top bus parade for a helicopter ride in Buenos Aires as millions of ecstatic fans swarmed the city to greet the World Cup champions. Millions of fans gathered in 30-kilometre planned parade routes in the capital, making it difficult for the bus carrying players to move forward on the streets. According to local estimates, around four to five million people lined up on the streets to see their heroes in flesh after their victory over France in the World Cup final. "The World Champions are flying over the parade route in helicopters because it was impossible to continue on the ground due to the explosion of popular joy," presidential spokeswoman Gabriela Cerruti said on Twitter. Videos surfacing on social media showed fans jumping onto the top deck of the bus at one point when it passed underneath a bridge. Argentina team is currently flying over Buenos Aires by helicopter as it got impossible for the bus to proceed across the wall of 4 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE STREET! pic.twitter.com/59lghdLVy1 — Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) December 20, 2022 × The largest congregation was witnessed at the iconic Obelisk monument in the centre of Buenos Aires that has for decades been the epicentre of sporting celebrations, reports AFP news agency. The president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Claudio Tapia, blamed the police for the decision to abandon the bus tour. "They are not allowing us to go and greet all the people at the Obelisk. The same security agencies that escorted us are not allowing us to continue. Thousands of apologies in the name of all the champion players. It's a shame," said Tapia on Twitter. The team arrived in the early hours of Tuesday morning from Qatar and left the Argentine Football Association (AFA) training complex on the 30-kilometre journey to the centre of the capital at 11:45 local time (14:45 GMT). Their parade was supposed to conclude at the capital city's iconic Obelisk monument. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Argentina forced to abandon World Cup victory parade as millions choke the route

Argentina forced to abandon World Cup victory parade

Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad arrived home to a jubilant Buenos Aires in the early hours of Tuesday morning, with massive crowds lining the streets and cheering their champions’ return.

#CHAMPIONS Argentina given grand welcome in Buenos Aires