FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Argentina for its players' actions during a contentious World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands. (More Football News)
The football governing body cited “order and security at matches” in its disciplinary code for𒆙 charging 🌃the Argentina soccer federation.
Argentina substitutes and coaches encroached on the field as the g꧑ame turned confrontational i🅺n the late stages as the Dutch scored two late goals to force extra time. There were more heated exchanges on the field after Argentina won the penalty shootout following the 2-2 draw.
Lionel Messi was among a World Cup r✃ecord 17 players or coaching staff members who were shown yellow cards during or after the game.
Team misconduct charges are routine for collecting five yellow cards in a game and disciplinary cases were opened against both Argentina and the Netherlands,🐼 FIFA sai🍸d.
Both federati𓂃ons could get the same 15,000 Swiss franc fine ($16,000) that FIFA's disciplina💦ry panel imposed twice on Saudi Arabia at this World Cup for team misconduct.
Argentina will l𒁏ikely get a heavier🐓 fine for the separate disorder charge.
FIFA gave no timetable for verdicts, wh𓃲ich 🐈have typically not been published before a team's next game at this World Cup.
Ar🍸gentina fa💯ces Croatia in the semifinals on Tuesday.
