FIFA charged Argentina & the Netherlands following a heated quarter-final match

KATHMANDU: FIFA, the world’s governing body of football, opened a disciplinary case against Argentina for its players’ actions during a contentious World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands.

FIFA charged Argentina and the Netherlands for violating discipline during the Qatar World Cup quarterfinal match.

Both federations could face the same $16,000 fine imposed by FIFA’s disciplinary panel on Saudi Arabia twice during this World Cup for team misconduct.

Argentina will almost certainly face a larger fine for the separate disorder charge.

Argentina and the Netherlands met in the World Cup quarterfinals. After 90 minutes, the game was tied 2-2 in extra time, so penalties were called. Argentina prevailed on penalties.

Argentina substitutes and coaches encroached on the field as the game turned confrontational in the later 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.

Argentina also won the penalty shootout, which sparked a debate.

There were 17 yellow cards issued during Argentina’s match against the Netherlands. Lionel Messi was among a World Cup record 17 players or coaching staff members who were shown yellow cards during or after the game.

Denzel from the Netherlands received a red card along with two yellow cards.