FIFA will reportedly investigate Argentina for brawl after World Cup Final loss to Spain

FIFA will reportedly be investigating Argentina for what happened after the whistle of the national team's 2026 World Cup Final loss to Spain, per Sky Sports . After the final whistle of the match, which resulted in Spain winning 1-0, a brawl broke out between players. Tensions were running high throughout the match, and it came to a head after the match ended. Argentina's Leandro Paredes appeared to grab Spain's Eric García by the throat , and then other players were pushing, shoving and tripping. This angle of the Argentina-Spain fight after the game 😳 pic.twitter.com/EQZHSwwuMU — BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) July 20, 2026 It was a quick scuffle as Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni came in to break up the commotion. Tempers flare after the final whistle of the FIFA World Cup Final as Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni is there to break it up pic.twitter.com/43wXZDGgCO — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 19, 2026 Replay shows Paredes then going after Spain's Gavi and shoving him to the turf. Tensions flared after Spain beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Final pic.twitter.com/WRLlMWGF6W — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 19, 2026 If FIFA's investigation determines that Paredes did administer a chokehold as the replay makes it seem, it would result in an automatic red card being applied. The organization is expected to "review the referee's reports, official match documentation and video footage before deciding whether any sanctions are warranted." Argentina defender Nahuel Molina is also expected to be under investigation for his actions confronting Spain captain Rodri during the incident. Assistant coach Robert Ayala could also be looked into after allegedly being involved in an altercation with Dani Olmo. A formal decision from FIFA is not expected for several weeks, as it is undergoing a thorough investigation.