Argentina’s players were involved in a disputed World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands, and as a result, FIFA started a disciplinary case against them.
The soccer regulatory body charged the Argentina soccer federation, citing “order and security at matches” in its disciplinary rule.
When the Dutch scored two late goals to force overtime, FIFA accuses Argentina the game became heated and Argentina’s substitutes and coaches encroached on the field. After Argentina prevailed in the penalty shootout to end the 2-2 tie, there were further combative incidents on the field.
A World Cup record 17 players or coaching staff members were given yellow cards during or after the game, including Lionel Messi.
According to FIFA, Argentina and the Netherlands have both had disciplinary cases opened after receiving five yellow cards in a single game.
The same $23,600 fine that Saudi Arabia received twice from FIFA’s disciplinary panel for team misconduct during this World Cup could be awarded to both federations.
For the separate disorder charge, Argentina will probably receive a larger fine.
FIFA did not provide a timeline for decision-making, FIFA accuses Argentina which at this World Cup has typically not been done prior to a team’s next match.
On Wednesday morning, Argentina plays Croatia in the semifinal match.
Argentina’s substitutes and coaches entered the field as the match heated up after the Dutch scored two late goals to force overtime. There were more altercations on the field after Argentina won the penalty shootout to break the 2-2 tie.
Argentina and the Netherlands each have disciplinary cases open against them after receiving five yellow cards in a single game, according to FIFA.
Both federations may receive the identical $23,600 fine that Saudi Arabia twice paid to FIFA for team misconduct during this World Cup.
The identical $23,600 fine that Saudi Arabia twice paid to FIFA for team misconduct at this World Cup could be levied against both federations.
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