BUENOS AIRES — Angel Di Maria has expressed criticism regarding disciplinary action taken by FIFA against players of the Argentine national football team in connection with the 2026 World Cup.

According to World Soccer Talk, Di Maria characterizes the imposed sanction as ‘exaggerated.’ The former player, who has represented clubs including Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, has responded to the world football governing body’s measures against members of the Argentine squad.

The specific nature of the FIFA penalty and the precise circumstances preceding it are not detailed in the available source material. Di Maria’s criticism centers on the proportionality of the disciplinary measure.

The Argentine national football team is preparing for participation in the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The FIFA sanction presents a complicating factor in these preparations.