The Argentina national team faces a historic punishment from FIFA for incidents in the 2026 World Cup. The AFA opposes the disciplinary sanctions and prepares a legal maneuver to avoid the punishment. The AFA will appeal the FIFA resolutions and seek to reduce the individual sanctions imposed on players like Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina. The goal is to demonstrate that the Argentine players' behavior does not justify the number of suspension matches awarded. The AFA relies on the jurisprudence of the FIFA itself. The most notable precedent cited is Lionel Messi's case in 2018, when the Appeals Committee overturned an initial four-match ban for insulting an assistant referee during the South American Qualifiers. The AFA will also appeal to the mechanisms provided by the FIFA regulations to avoid the partial closure of the stadium leading to empty stands. The organization allows for the reassignment of up to 50% of the restricted capacity for social and community initiatives, allocating those locations to children, schools, and families. The AFA has a ten-day deadline to request the complete grounds of each of the FIFA decisions. In the event that the Appeals Committee confirms the disciplinary ruling in its entirety, the AFA has left open the possibility of appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Argentina national team is currently in 1st position in the 2026 World Cup standings, with 9 points, 3 wins and 0 losses in 3 games, and a +7 goal difference. In their last game, the Argentina national team lost 1-0 to Spain on July 19, 2026. Their recent form is 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5 games.