Watch: Argentina and Spain players in ugly brawl seconds after final whistle in FIFA World Cup final
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
Tensions erupted at the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey immediately after the final whistle, as Argentina and Spain players clashed on the pitch. The confrontation saw Argentina's midfielder Leandro Paredes physically engage with Spanish youngster Gavi, wrestling him to the ground by his substitute bib. The incident followed Spain's dramatic 1-0 victory, highlighting the emotional intensity of world football's most prestigious tournament and raising questions about player conduct in high-stakes competitions.
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Watch: Argentina and Spain players in ugly brawl seconds after final whistle in FIFA World Cup final
Barely seconds after the final whistle at the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, a few Spain and Argentina players got involved in a brawl. As the Spanish substitutes rushed onto the pitch to celebrate their 1-0 win, Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes shoved Spain's Gavi to the ground. Paredes was seen wrestling Gavi to the ground and holding him by his substitute bib, after first clashing with Eric Garcia before turning his attention to Gavi, who had been wrestling with Argentina's Thiago Almada.
