Argentina face a challenging start to the September FIFA international window, the final set of qualifiers for Lionel Messi as an active player for the national team. FIFA recently released a report detailing sanctions issued to national associations for misconduct and irregularities during the June international window.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) received three sanctions tied to organizational issues, including fan misconduct, discrimination, and incidents in the stands. In addition, midfielder Enzo Fernandez was personally sanctioned for the red card he received against Colombia, bringing the total to four penalties for Argentina.

The sanctions include fines totaling 150,000 euros, a reduction in stadium capacity for the next home match, and the two-match suspension for F

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