The International Football Federation (FIFA) has fined the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for riots ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying match, the official FIFA website reported.
The match played between the Brazilian and Argentinian national teams at the Maracanão stadium in Rio de Janeiro on 22 November resulted in a 1:0 victory for the guest team. The meeting started with a delay of half an hour due to the tension in the stands.
The fight between the fans started during the playing of the national anthems. After Brazilians booed the Argentinian anthem, clashes broke out and the police intervened. For security reasons, many fans came to the field.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi led his team off the field, but the match started after the conflict in the stands was resolved.
FIFA fined the Argentine side 20 thousand Swiss francs. Additionally, Argentina was punished for discriminatory behavior by fans in home matches against the national teams of Ecuador (1:0) and Uruguay (0:2).
It was previously known that Argentina. can be suspended Tournaments because of President Miley.