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FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association following the display of a banner referencing the Malvinas Islands during a World Cup match. The issue is highly sensitive due to the ongoing political and historical dispute over the islands' sovereignty, primarily between Argentina and the United Kingdom.

While FIFA will review the case and determine potential sanctions, these penalties will not be implemented until after the World Cup final concludes. This decision ensures that any players implicated in the incident will be eligible to compete in the championship match without risk of exclusion.

Consequently, Argentina is expected to field a full squad for the final. The case, however, will continue to be a subject of discussion within FIFA in the coming days. The specific content of the banner and the exact circumstances of its display are central to the ongoing investigation.