Argentina eventually lost the final 1-0 to Spain, Ferran Torres' extra time strike securing victory for Luis de la Fuente's men. They booked their spot in the final with a controversial semi-final win against England.
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings for "assault" against Argentina players Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina as well as assistant coach Roberto Ayala over clashes with Spain players following the World Cup final in New Jersey earlier this month.
Following a week-long investigation into the scenes that marred the postmatch celebrations at MetLife Stadium, FIFA has also opened a catalogue of proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) for alleged breaches of regulations during "several matches" at the tournament. The proceedings against the AFA relate to chanting and inappropriate messages, including those with political references to the Falkland Islands, which are claimed by Argentina as the Islas Malvinas but controlled by the United Kingdom. The AFA has also been hit with investigations into allegations of racist abuse.
Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso and defender Nicolas Otamendi held the banner, which appeared to have first been displayed by a section of supporters in the crowd. FIFA’s rules forbid the use of any political messaging at the World Cup but have previously turned a blind eye to continued references to the 1982 conflict in a song sung by the players – and posted on social media by the country’s association – in the dressing room throughout the tournament.