FIFA May Ban Argentina from 2026 World Cup

A major controversy has erupted in Argentina over football. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and its president, Claudio Tapia, are accused of serious violations, including embezzlement and tax evasion.

According to Marca and other international media outlets, FIFA is closely monitoring the situation. If investigations confirm that local authorities are interfering in the football association's affairs, FIFA may impose sanctions, potentially even excluding Argentina's national team from the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina is the reigning world champion. It is clear that FIFA does not wish for Lionel Messi's team to miss out on participating in the next World Cup.

For this reason, it is unlikely that the issue will escalate to the most severe measures. Read “Zamin” on Telegram!