Previously, the match between the two teams, taking place at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, was postponed for about half an hour after collisions occurred in the stands. After that, the situation became difficult to control, while the players tried to convince the fans to exercise restraint. On the field, the captain of the Argentina team, star Lionel Messi, went with the whole team to the locker room, and only returned to the field when the tension became calmer.
FIFA's announcement confirmed: "The Disciplinary Committee has conducted evaluation procedures with the Brazilian Football Federation and the Argentine Football Federation."
Sources said Brazil is at risk of being fined for "possible violation of article 17" of FIFA's disciplinary code, which regulates order and security at matches. Meanwhile, Argentina faces sanctions for "crowd disturbance" and "delayed match". The two teams are at risk of being fined, with the possibility that home matches could require partial or total stadium closures.