Things heated up on the field after Spain edged Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final to clinch their second title 16 years after their maiden one. The defending champions played a significant part of the game with ten men after Enzo Fernandez’s red card. Ferran Torres won it for Spain with a striking finish late in extra time. Chaos unfolded after the final whistle as La Roja sealed a 1-0 victory, as Gavi and Leandro Paredes got into a fight. The Spanish midfielder, who was on the bench on Sunday, was seen on the ground, with his Argentina counterpart hurling some words at him aggressively.
Spain vs Argentina: Leandro Paredes Sent Off After Final Whistle
The Argentina midfielder, after his clash against Gavi, was sent off. The duo was separated by some of their teammates, leading to Paredes’ red card for apparently hitting the Spaniard. Argentina defender Nahuel Molina and Gavi’s Barcelona teammate Eric Garcia were also involved in the violent battle on the pitch.
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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,” Garry Navile said on TV, before Premier League legend Alan Shearer added, “Paredes threw two or three haymakers into someone’s face. He went for them.”
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Ferran Torres Turns Match Winner
The Barcelona striker pulled off a brilliant finish after the ball fell kindly on his feet. Despite enjoying superior ball possession, Spain struggled to break the deadlock, even against the ten-man Argentina. After Pedri came on, Luis de la Fuente’s side looked more controlled. However, they couldn’t find the breakthrough until Torres fired home from close range to earn a valuable lead.
Argentina had some corners late in the game and pushed hard for the equaliser. However, Lionel Messi and his men could not make a comeback. The Argentine captain was in tears, as Argentine fans proudly cheered his name.
