When the suffering seemed to end with the referee’s final whistle Drew Fisherinformation has appeared that FIFA will authorize Argentina despite the beating Cape Verde on the 16th World Cup 2026. BOLAVIP tells all the details about this.
Argentina opened the scoring 29 minutes into the first half with a superb goal Messi and everything said that it would be a defeat, but… Cape Verde presented a surprise and not only equalized the score, which was supposed to be decided in extensionalso scored a goal in extra time and forced FIFA to sanction ‘Albiceleste’.
Despite the fact that Argentina was winning 3:2 in the second extra half, Cape Verde did not give up and, in an attempt to reach the opponent, made Gonzalo Montiel committed a violation. Referee Drew Fisher blew his whistle and FIFA Disciplinary Commission He had an argument to sanction the Argentine team.
FIFA imposes sanctions against Argentina despite victory over Cape Verde

Drew Fisher was the referee for Argentina’s match against Cape Verde. (Photo: Getty Images)
It was the fifth minute of the second extra time of extra time when Gonzalo Montiel received yellow card. This means that FIFA, through Article 14 of the Disciplinary Codewill impose sanctions against Argentina $10,000 fine because one of their players was booked during the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against Cape Verde.
Day and time of Argentina’s match in the 1/8 finals of the 2026 World Cup.
When the world clock shows what it is 13:00 (Argentina time) on Tuesday, July 7.The ball will begin rolling at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta so that Argentina and Egypt can determine who will qualify for the tournament. quarterfinals World Cup 2026.
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Key data
- Pass affected: Argentina defeated Cape Verde in a match that went to extra time in the round of 16.
- Yellow card: Gonzalo Montiel was booked five minutes into the second extra period.
- FIFA fine: Based on this card and on the basis of Article 14 of the Disciplinary Code, FIFA will impose sanctions on Albiceleste. $10,000.