Argentina-Mexico Cancelled Over $6M Payment Dispute

Argentina and Mexico were slated to meet in a warm‑up match just before the FIFA World Cup, but the fixture was scrapped after the Argentine FA requested a $6 million fee from their Mexican counterpart.

Mexico Turns Down Argentina’s $6 Million Demand

According to Mexican reporter Carlos Ponce de Leon, writing for Record, the Argentine FA insisted on a $6 million fee and asked that the money be split into three separate accounts.

Mexico’s football authority proposed a simpler transfer, offering to send the amount directly to Argentina and letting the AFA decide the internal distribution.

The Mexican side viewed the detailed payment plan as potentially suspicious, leading the Federacion Mexicana de Futbol to cancel the scheduled match.

AFA Faces Heightened Investigation

The AFA is already under scrutiny by U.S. authorities following allegations of corruption and money‑laundering, a probe led by the FBI.

This latest payment dispute adds another layer to the ongoing review of the organization’s financial practices.

While some supporters may try to link the controversy to broader claims of favoritism in the World Cup, experts note there is little evidence connecting the two.

Going forward, the absence of a high‑profile warm‑up could affect both teams’ pre‑tournament preparation, and the AFA’s financial dealings will likely remain under close scrutiny.