Argentina Football Association Leaders Investigated Over Alleged Fund Misappropriation Ahead of World Cup

The Argentina Football Association (AFA) faces a corruption scandal involving President Claudio Tapia and treasurer Pablo Toviggino, accused of misappropriating millions in federation funds. Following allegations by former player Carlos Tevez in March 2024, investigations intensified with raids in December 2025 uncovering a Villa Rosa property featuring multiple football pitches, a heliport, and a collection of luxury vehicles. The AFA denies wrongdoing, attributing issues to inherited organizational challenges and suggesting political motives behind the probe. The scandal emerges months before Argentina's FIFA World Cup title defence.