DOJ intervenes to block Argentine FA corruption case before 2026 Copa…

The U.S. Justice Department files a motion to dismiss or delay the ongoing corruption case against Argentina’s Football Association (AFA) within 60 days. The intervention is framed as protecting U.S. interests tied to the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by Argentina. Analysts note Trump’s administration has leveraged DOJ resources for high-profile international legal interventions.

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Implied probability (Yes)

72%

Closes

2026-09-10

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