Spain has been crowned the champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina in a high-stakes final. The Spaniards secured a dramatic 1-0 victory courtesy of a solitary goal from substitute Ferran Torres in the second half of extra time, marking Spain's second World Cup title in history and their first since 2010.

However, the fierce battle on the pitch quickly transformed into a physical altercation between the players of both teams after the final whistle. Immediately after the match ended, an unexpected brawl broke out on the field, centered around Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes and Spain's rising star Gavi.

The tension escalated rapidly as Leandro Paredes, Eric Garcia, and Gavi engaged in a heated verbal exchange right after the match concluded. Within moments, the fiery argument turned into a full-blown physical confrontation. Players rushed toward each other from all directions, causing the situation on the field to spiral completely out of control.

During the chaotic incident, the Argentine midfielder Paredes first struck Spain's Eric Garcia. Immediately following that clash, Spanish midfielder Gavi went down onto the turf after a violent shove from Leandro Paredes.

Match officials and members from both benches quickly intervened to de-escalate the situation and restore order. However, due to his aggressive behavior inside the pitch after the final whistle, the referee showed a direct red card to Argentina's Leandro Paredes.