Archive · 20 Jul 2026
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
- When
- Sunday, at the end of the final match
- Where
- New York/New Jersey Stadium
- Why
- Argentina players' aggressive behavior and altercations with Spanish players
- 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