Archive · 21 Jul 2026
FIFA investigates post-match brawl after Spain wins World Cup
After Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina in extra time, some Argentine players got very upset.
They started pushing and hitting Spanish players.
FIFA is now looking into what happened.
Some Argentine players like Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes, along with assistant coach Roberto Ayala, might get in trouble for their actions.
Spain played really well and won the match with a goal by Ferran Torres.
Argentina didn't score any shots on target during the game.
Messi, Argentina's best player, didn't do much in the match.
The Argentine players were frustrated and took it out on the Spanish players, making the celebration ugly.
Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina in extra time with a goal by Ferran Torres.
Argentine players expressed frustration by throwing punches and insults at Spanish players after the match.
Key Argentine players involved in the brawl include Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, and assistant coach Roberto Ayala.
Spain dominated the match, keeping possession and preventing Argentina from scoring.
FIFA has opened an investigation into the post-match brawl.
- Who
- Argentina and Spain players and coaching staff
- What
- A post-match brawl involving punches and insults
- When
- After the final whistle of the World Cup final on Sunday
- Where
- MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
- Why
- Frustration from Argentine players due to their loss and Spain's celebration
Argentina's Frustration
Spain's Celebration
Post-Match Behavior
Argentina's Frustration
Argentine players expressed frustration by throwing punches and insults at Spanish players.
Spain's Celebration
Spanish players celebrated their victory, which was seen as provoking by Argentine players.
Specific Incidents
Argentina's Frustration
Nahuel Molina punched Spain captain Rodri and bumped Messi in the chest.
Spain's Celebration
Spanish players like Rodri and Gavi were victims of Argentine players' aggression.
Coaching Staff Involvement
Argentina's Frustration
Argentina's assistant coach Roberto Ayala hit Dani Olmo in the throat.
Spain's Celebration
Spain's coaching staff remained composed and did not engage in the brawl.
- Winning Team
- Spain
- Losing Team
- Argentina
- Winning Goal Scorer
- Ferran Torres
- Match Location
- MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
- Match Outcome
- Spain won in extra time
- Key Argentine Players Involved
- Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, Roberto Ayala
- Key Spanish Players Involved
- Rodri, Eric García, Gavi, Dani Olmo
