Archive · 22 Jul 2026
FIFA investigates post-match brawl after Spain-Argentina World Cup final
After Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina with a score of 1-0 in extra time, a big fight broke out between the players from both teams.
FIFA, the organization that oversees world soccer, has started an investigation to find out what happened.
The fight started after Argentina's player Enzo Fernandez got a red card, which means he had to leave the game.
Then, another Argentine player, Leandro Paredes, got into a fight with Spanish players Gavi and Eric Garcia.
Both teams pushed and shoved each other, and their coaches had to step in to calm everyone down.
FIFA hasn't said how long the investigation will take.
FIFA has launched a disciplinary investigation into the post-match brawl at the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
Spain won the match 1-0 in extra time, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal.
Tensions escalated after Argentina's Enzo Fernandez received a red card in the 93rd minute.
A brawl erupted involving players from both teams, including Leandro Paredes, Eric Garcia, and Gavi.
FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate the incident, but no timeframe has been given for the conclusion.
- Who
- FIFA, Spain, Argentina
- What
- Post-match brawl investigation
- When
- After the World Cup final on Sunday
- Where
- New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US
- Why
- To investigate the chaotic post-match brawl
Spain's Perspective
Argentina's Perspective
Red Card Incident
Spain's Perspective
Spain believes the red card to Enzo Fernandez was justified and led to Argentina's frustration.
Argentina's Perspective
Argentina argues the red card was harsh and contributed to the tension.
Post-Match Conduct
Spain's Perspective
Spain maintains that their players acted in self-defense during the brawl.
Argentina's Perspective
Argentina claims that their players were provoked by Spanish players.
- Teams Involved
- Spain and Argentina
- Match Result
- Spain won 1-0 in extra time
- Red Card
- Enzo Fernandez (Argentina)
- Key Players Involved in Brawl
- Leandro Paredes, Eric Garcia, Gavi
- Location
- New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US
- Investigation Body
- FIFA
