FIFA Fines Brazil, Argentina Over Fan Brawl

Argentina also ordered to fund anti-discrimination education following fan misconduct at previous games.

FIFA has fined both the Brazilian and Argentine soccer federations for a brawl between rival fans ahead of their World Cup qualifying game in November.
Brazil was fined 50,000 Swiss francs ($59,000) for 'failure to ensure that law and order are maintained' in the stadium, while Argentina was fined 20,000 Swiss francs ($23,000) for 'lack of order or discipline in or around the stadium.'
Argentina was also ordered to spend 50,000 Swiss francs ($59,000) on anti-discrimination education projects due to misconduct by fans at two previous World Cup qualifying games.
The brawl at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro delayed the kickoff of the game between Brazil and Argentina by 27 minutes.
Argentina won the game 1-0, marking Brazil's first-ever home loss in World Cup qualifying.