Argentina Facing World Cup Punishment as Shearer Blasts 'Terrible' Behaviour
Spain won its second World Cup title after Ferran Torres scored in extra time, and two Argentina players were sent off after the final whistle.
- Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium with a decisive goal by substitute Ferran Torres.
- A post-match brawl erupted at the final whistle when Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes shoved Gavi to the ground, then kicked Eric Garcia before receiving a red card alongside Enzo Fernandez.
- Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer alleged Paredes threw "two or three haymakers," while Gary Neville called the team's behavior "a disgrace" during BBC commentary.
- FIFA Disciplinary Code rules mandate that suspensions for Paredes and Fernandez carry over to Argentina's next official match, with Paredes facing a potentially lengthier ban.
- Lionel Messi provided a contrasting moment by shaking hands with every Spanish player, while coach Lionel Scaloni intervened to de-escalate tensions following the final whistle.
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Argentina players spark brawl and snub trophy ceremony after World Cup final defeat
The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina ended on Sunday with Spain champions by 1-0 after extra time, but the sporting outcome was overshadowed by a brawl between players from both sides moments after the final whistle at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and by the decision of Argentina's players to turn their backs on the trophy ceremony.
"Terrible, shameful, disgusting": English legends condemn Argentina for punching and choking, calling for heavy FIFA sanctions inevitable. OSEN = Reporter Kang Pil-ju. The Argentine national team, which engaged in a hideous mass brawl on the pitch after losing the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup final, faces heavy sanctions from the International Football Federation (FIFA).
The players of Argentina did not accept the defeat in the final of the World Cup against Spain in a sporting manner.
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