Argentina Football Association Faces FBI Probe Over Alleged Money Laundering During FIFA World Cup: Report

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:01pm on 08 Jul 2026,Wednesday Sports

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is reportedly under investigation by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over alleged money laundering linked to its financial operations in the United States. According to reports citing Argentine newspaper La Nacion, investigators are examining how hundreds of millions of dollars moved through the US financial system and whether any transactions violated US laws. The probe reportedly focuses on financial dealings under AFA president Claudio Tapia. The investigation is unrelated to Argentina's on-field performances at the FIFA World Cup, and no formal charges have been announced so far. (PC: NDTV)

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