The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is considering legal action against individuals and organizations accused of spreading false allegations and manipulated images during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the AFA is gathering evidence to file defamation lawsuits targeting media outlets and social media accounts that circulated unverified claims about Argentina's team.This move comes after Argentina's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the final, where they finished with 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off.Throughout the tournament, Argentina faced controversies, including conspiracy theories about FIFA favoring Messi and claims of a rigged competition.The AFA plans to take legal action against all parties involved, including major media and social media platforms.FIFA has launched an investigation into the banner incident during the semi-final against England but has not taken disciplinary action.The backlash extended beyond football, with Argentines in other countries reporting harassment following the final.The AFA's legal team is actively collecting evidence to support their case against the misinformation campaigns.