Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:02am on 20 Jul 2026,Monday Sports
Spain's historic FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph was overshadowed by ugly scenes after the final whistle as celebrations gave way to a heated post-match brawl following the 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina in New York. Tensions spilled over while Spain celebrated lifting the trophy, with Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes shown a red card after clashing with Spain's Gavi and Eric Garcia. Earlier, Argentina had already been reduced to 10 men after Enzo Fernandez received a red card during the match. The chaotic finish compounded Argentina's heartbreak, as Lionel Messi's hopes of ending his World Cup career with another title were dashed following Ferran Torres' extra-time winner for Spain.
