FIFA started investigation once morest Argentina and Netherlands teams. FIFA is investigating whether the players and the coach violated discipline in the match once morest the Netherlands.
The main allegation was that the referee deliberately gave time to the Netherlands to counter the goal in a match that was full of cards. Argentina’s sub-players and the coach stormed the field and got into an argument. Even following Argentina won the penalty shootout, heated arguments filled the stadium. 17 people including Messi got the card.
This was also a World Cup record. FIFA said that it is normal to take disciplinary action once morest teams that have received five yellow cards and that is why they have started an investigation once morest the two teams. Both federations might be fined €16,000 each. Action was taken once morest Saudi twice in this World Cup for breach of discipline. There is also the possibility of FIFA taking action once morest Argentina for disciplinary infractions other than the card.
FIFA open investigation once morest the Argentinian and Dutch Football Associations following quarter-final
