FIFA has announced disciplinary proceedings against the Brazilian and Argentine football federations following the altercation that led to the delayed start of the World Cup 2026 qualifying match between the two teams.
The match, held Tuesday at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium, ended with a 1-0 victory for Argentina after a half-hour delay due to violent clashes between fans.
Chaos ensued as players attempted to persuade the audience to cease hostilities, as Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi, led his teammates to the locker room, returning only after the violence ceased.
Brazil is being investigated for possible violations of Article 17 of FIFA’s Disciplinary Code, which regulates order and security during matches, while Argentina could face sanctions for violations of Articles 17.2 and 14.5, related to crowd disturbances and kickoff delay.
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