FIFA is expected to investigate Argentina after players and coaching staff clashed with members of Spain's team following Argentina's 1-0 loss in the 2026 World Cup final,
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FIFA Investigating Argentina Players' Actions After Losing World Cup Final
Spain’s Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Spain’s celebrations after beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn as players briefly clashed on the field after the final whistle. Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina defender Leandro Paredes, who appeared t…
EAST RUTHERFORD — FIFA will investigate Argentina’s antics following its 1-0 loss in the World Cup Final on Sunday evening at MetLife Stadium, in which multiple players and coaches got into it with the champions, Spain.
Video footage shows an Argentinian midfielder violently shoving two Spanish players to the ground moments after the World Cup final match concluded. The match took place at the New York-New Jersey Stadium just outside New York City on Sunday afternoon.
In an act of extreme disrespect, perhaps unprecedented in World Cup final history, Argentina players turned their backs on Spain during the trophy celebration.
FIFA is expected to investigate Argentina after players and coaching staff clashed with members of Spain's team following Argentina's 1-0 loss in the 2026 World Cup final,
Leandro Paredes was shown red card after final whistle Fifa looking into Falklands banner at England game Fifa has opened an investigation into the violent scenes that followed Spain’s World Cup final win on Sunday, with several Argentina players facing bans.
Leandro Paredes appeared to grab Spain's Eric García by the throat as brawls erupted after Spain's extra-time World Cup Final victory over Argentina, which FIFA will investigate.
FIFA, global football’s governing body, confirmed that altercations between Argentina and Spain players following the latter’s victory in the World Cup final will be investigated.
Spain dominated the ball and occupied the entire pitch at MetLife Stadium during the World Cup final against Argentina. It didn’t matter that Messi’s teammates fouled, elbowed , and used every trick to slow the Spaniards down and force the game to penalties.
