FIFA Investigates Fan Violence at Argentina-Brazil World Cup Qualifier

Argentina and Brazil Federations Charged Following Delayed Kickoff and Security Failures

FIFA has opened an investigation into fan violence that delayed the start of the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Brazil at Maracanã Stadium.
The Argentina football federation has been charged with crowd disturbances and the late kickoff.
The Brazilian federation has been charged with failures of managing security at a game it organized.
The game started 27 minutes late after brawls broke out among fans in the stands shortly after the national anthems were played.
Argentina won the game 1-0 and is now firmly atop the South American World Cup qualifying standings with 15 points, while Brazil is sixth with seven points.