FBI Investigates Argentine Football Federation Over Money Laundering
The FBI and U.S. federal prosecutors are investigating Argentina's Football Association for money laundering and financial corruption involving hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions. The probe examines commercial agreements and fi
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under investigation by the FBI and U.S. federal prosecutors for allegations of money laundering and financial corruption. According to Yahoo News, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. federal prosecutors are conducting an investigation into the AFA regarding money laundering and financial misconduct. Based on reporting from Argentine news outlet La Nación, officials are examining commercial agreements and financial management related to the AFA's operations in the United States. The investigation centers on the flow of hundreds of millions of dollars through the U.S. financial system and various AFA transactions that may violate U.S. law. No criminal charges have been announced at this stage. In December 2025, the AFA and multiple Argentine football clubs were raided by authorities as part of an investigation into money laundering and tax evasion involving a financial company. This investigation does not affect Argentina's national team competing in the 2026 World Cup, which is currently preparing for a semifinal match against Switzerland on July 11.
