Soccer-FIFA investigating crowd disruption in Brazil-Argentina clash

Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Brazil v Argentina - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - November 21, 2023 Argentina's Lionel Messi and teammates speak to fans after clashes with security staff cause a delay to the start of the match REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo

(Reuters) -FIFA has started disciplinary proceedings over the crowd disturbances that caused a delay in the World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium, soccer's world governing body said on Friday.

Brazil and Argentina fans started fighting behind one of the goals during the national anthems at Thursday's game, prompting police to charge at the travelling contingent with batons drawn.