The World Cup final ended in chaotic scenes as punches were thrown following Spain's 2-1 victory over Argentina at MetLife Stadium. Leandro Paredes was sent off after the full-time whistle, while teammate Nahuel Molina also appeared to throw a punch at a Spanish substitute. The incident occurred after Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time.
Violence Erupts at Full Time
As the final whistle blew, Paredes was involved in an altercation with Spain's Gavi, reportedly throwing multiple punches. Alan Shearer, commentating for the BBC, condemned the actions: "Paredes threw two or three haymakers into someone's face. He went for them. There is no place or space for that. We know how much it means to them and we know how much it hurts to lose, but there is a way to lose. Too many times we have seen that from Argentina. The reaction after the final whistle is terrible."
Impact and Reactions
The brawl overshadowed Spain's dramatic extra-time victory, with Ferran Torres' goal securing their first World Cup title since 2010. Argentina's players were visibly distraught after the loss, but the violent reaction drew widespread criticism. FIFA is expected to review the incident and may impose sanctions on the players involved.
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