Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Argentina's World Cup 2026 Campaign Hit by FBI Probe
The president of Argentina's Football Association (AFA), Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, was questioned by the FBI before boarding a flight back home from the United States.
The FBI is investigating allegations that hundreds of millions of dollars in sponsorship funds were laundered through US banks.
The AFA denies any wrongdoing and is cooperating with the investigation.
AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia was questioned by the FBI before boarding a flight.
FBI is investigating allegations of money laundering involving sponsorship funds.
Alleged amount involved is $300 million.
AFA denies any wrongdoing and is cooperating with the investigation.
The incident occurred during the FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.
- Who
- Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, President of Argentina's Football Association (AFA)
- What
- FBI investigation into alleged money laundering of sponsorship funds
- When
- During the FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Allegations of money laundering involving sponsorship funds
AFA's Perspective
FBI's Perspective
Nature of the Investigation
AFA's Perspective
AFA denies any wrongdoing and is cooperating with the investigation.
FBI's Perspective
The FBI is investigating allegations of money laundering involving sponsorship funds.
- Involved Parties
- Argentina's Football Association (AFA), FBI
- Allegations
- Money laundering of sponsorship funds
- Amount Involved
- $300 million
- Location
- United States
- AFA President
- Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia