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Argentina players face bans as FIFA opens investigation into violent conduct after World Cup final
short by Anmol Sharma / on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026
FIFA has opened an investigation into the violent scenes following Spain's World Cup final victory over Argentina. Argentina defender Nahuel Molina appeared to hit Rodri in the stomach, while Leandro Paredes grabbed Eric García by the throat and threw Gavi down following the final whistle. Paredes subsequently was sent off. A video of the confrontation went viral on social media.