FIFA World Cup 2026 | Argentine Football Association Faces FBI Probe Over Alleged Money Laundering

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) launched a probe into the financial operations of Argentine Football Association (AFA) in the United States, according to a report by Argentine newspaper La Nacion. The report claimed that the football association, headed by president Claudio Tapia, is under investigation for allegations of possible money laundering. The investigating agency is reportedly trying to understand how AFA channeled money through the USA financial system and whether the entire process could have resulted in any crimes. The news broke amid ongoing controversy surrounding Argentina's win over Egypt in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 matches where a number of referee decisions were heavily criticised.