Argentina's Football Association (AFA) is planning legal action against media outlets and social media platforms for defamation and false accusations following their 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain.The AFA's lawyers are collecting evidence like screenshots, videos, and posts from major platforms to support their case.

The lawsuits aim to address coordinated disinformation campaigns against the national team and players, including manipulated imagery and unverified content.

This move marks an unprecedented response from a national football federation after a World Cup campaign marred by controversies, refereeing disputes, and viral content.The AFA's potential targets include media organizations and high-profile accounts on X, Instagram, and TikTok.The legal action highlights the emotional and reputational stakes of the match, which also saw police detaining relatives of players post-game.

While Argentina lost the trophy, the federation is determined to challenge what it sees as unfair criticism and misinformation that damaged their reputation during the tournament.