BUENOS AIRES — The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has been fined and four players along with a team official have been suspended in connection with an altercation involving Spain following the World Cup final, according to Yahoo Sports.

The incident occurred after the tournament’s championship match, as reported by the news outlet. The specific circumstances and nature of the altercation are not detailed in the available information.

Disciplinary measures have been imposed by the relevant football authorities in response to the conduct of those involved. The four players and team official will be unavailable for selection during their suspension periods.

The fine imposed on the Argentine Football Association constitutes an additional sanction alongside the individual suspensions. The exact amount of the financial penalty and the duration of the suspensions are not further specified in the available source materials.

Incidents following football matches, particularly after major tournaments, remain a focus for international football organizations, which regularly implement disciplinary action against players and officials found to have engaged in misconduct.