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Controversy mars Spain's 2026 World Cup win
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina with a score of 1-0 after extra time.
However, the celebration was overshadowed by a big fight between the players after the game.
Argentina's Leandro Paredes grabbed Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat and pushed another player, Gavi, to the ground.
Another Argentine player, Nahuel Molina, seemed to punch Spain's captain, Rodri.
Paredes was given a red card for his actions.
Former football players Gary Neville and Alan Shearer criticized Paredes and Argentina for their behavior, saying it was a disgrace.
The match itself was dramatic, with a red card given to Argentina's Cristian Romero in extra time.
FIFA will now look into the incidents to decide if more punishments are needed.
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina 1-0 after extra time.
A post-match brawl broke out between Spanish and Argentinian players.
Argentina's Leandro Paredes grabbed Eric Garcia by the throat and pushed Gavi to the ground, receiving a red card.
Nahuel Molina appeared to punch Spain's captain Rodri during the altercation.
Former players Gary Neville and Alan Shearer criticized Argentina's behavior as a disgrace.
- Who
- Spain and Argentina national football teams
- What
- Post-match brawl and controversy after Spain's 1-0 victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final
- Where
- New York/New Jersey Stadium
- When
- Sunday, at the end of the final match
- Why
- Argentina players' aggressive behavior and altercations with Spanish players
Key facts
- Winning Team
- Spain
- Losing Team
- Argentina
- Final Score
- 1-0 (after extra time)
- Venue
- New York/New Jersey Stadium
- Red Cards
- Leandro Paredes, Cristian Romero
- Yellow Cards
- Argentina midfielder (unspecified)
- Controversial Incidents
- Post-match brawl, player altercations
Quotes
Gary Neville
Former England and Manchester United right-back
“Paredes threw two or three haymakers into someone's face. He went for them. There is no place or space for that. We know how much it means to them, and we know how much it hurts to lose, but there is a way to lose. Too many times, we have seen that from Argentina. The reaction after the final whistle is terrible.”
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“It's a disgrace. I love the competitiveness of the Argentines, fighting and scrapping for their lives. Messi has propped them up, but it’s been a disgrace the last few games.”
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