World Cup Final Ends in Chaos! Paredes Loses His Temper
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to lift the trophy. However, the celebrations were overshadowed by a post-match brawl, as Leandro Paredes grabbed Eric Garcia by the throat and punched Gavi after the final whistle.
Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time. But the scenes that unfolded after the match stole the spotlight from the historic final.
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SPAIN LIFTS ITS SECOND WORLD CUP
The final, played at New Jersey Stadium, ended 0-0 in regular time. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time, securing Spain's second FIFA World Cup title after its first triumph in 2010.
CHAOS ERUPTS AFTER THE FINAL WHISTLE
Immediately after the referee blew the final whistle, tensions boiled over between the players. During the confrontation, Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes grabbed Spain defender Eric Garcia by the throat before throwing a punch at Gavi, escalating the incident.
RED CARD FOR PAREDES
Players and members of both coaching staffs rushed in to separate the sides and eventually brought the situation under control. Referee Slavko Vinčić showed Paredes a red card for his punch on Gavi.
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Although Spain celebrated its World Cup triumph, the violent scenes that followed the final whistle are expected to remain one of the most talked-about moments of the tournament.
