Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes received a red card after the final whistle in the 2026 World Cup final, which Spain won 1-0 on Sunday. Following the match, Paredes was involved in a confrontation with Spain defender Eric Garcia and midfielder Gavi. Videos on social media show Garcia falling to the ground shortly after the whistle, then rising to exchange words with Paredes, who pushed him by the neck. Argentina defender Nahuel Molina also reportedly struck a Spanish substitute in the stomach immediately after the game.
