Argentina and Netherlands charged by Fifa after fiery quarter-final

FIERY: Argentina's Lionel Messi and Netherlands coach Edgar Davids at the final whistle as Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal looks on during the FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final match at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Argentina and the Netherlands face disciplinary action after being charged by FIFA following their fiery World Cup quarter-final clash.

The world governing body has confirmed proceedings have been opened against both sides after the last-eight contest eventually won by Argentina on penalties featured several flashpoints and a plethora of bookings.