New Delhi, July 30 -- FIFA on Wednesday opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association (AFA), three members of Argentina's World Cup contingent and one Spanish player, following a series of controversial incidents during the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to a press release on their website.

The cases relate to a politically charged "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" banner displayed after Argentina's semifinal win over England, and a heated altercation that broke out between Argentina and Spain players after the final defeat to Spain.

Tensions boiled over moments after Spain secured a 1-0 extra-time victory to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy in the final at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.

Players from both sides...