Victory in the final: Investigation against Argentina: Paredes does not have a FIFA red card – Argentina | 2026 FIFA World Cup | Manorama Online
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Published: Jul 22, 2026 09:41 IST
Updated: Jul 22, 2026 02:41 PM EST.
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Leandro Paredes grabs Eric Garcia by the neck and pushes him (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP)
New Jersey ∙ FIFA announced an investigation into the Argentina national team for beatings after the World Cup final. Argentines Leandro Paredes, Thiago Almeida, Nahuel Molina and fellow coach Roberto Ayala were seen clashing with Spanish players. The referee did not take disciplinary action on the field during the conflict. FIFA has denied reports that Paredes received a red card. FIFA said no disciplinary action was taken and that the red card was incorrectly recorded in FIFA’s commentator information system. The Argentine Football Federation is also investigating the incident.
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A chaotic match with fouls and difficult challenges got out of control after the final whistle. Paredes argued with Garcia and grabbed him by the neck. The impact caused Garcia to fall to the ground. Paredes pushed Spanish player Gavi, who came to grab them. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni came and picked them both up.
The incident also led to verbal altercations between other players and the coaching staff of both teams. They were later transferred along with security personnel and others. At the same time, it was alleged that the Argentine players did not live up to the spirit of sportsmanship at Spain’s coronation ceremony. After the England-Argentina match, FIFA also announced an investigation into an incident in which Argentine players held up a banner demanding rights to the Falkland Islands.
English summary:
FIFA has launched an investigation into the Argentina national team following a brawl following the World Cup final. Incidents involving players Leandro Paredes, Thiago Almada, Nahuel Molina and assistant coach Roberto Ayala clashing with Spanish players have led to scrutiny from football’s governing body. The Argentine Football Federation is also conducting its own investigation into this matter.
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