Spain Wins World Cup as Post‑Match Brawl Erupts Between Paredes and Gavi

Spain defeated Argentina 1‑0 after extra time to claim the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Moments after the final whistle, Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes launched a physical attack on Spain’s Eric García and Gavi, sparking a brief on‑field brawl. Paredes was shown a red card despite the match being over. The incident has drawn widespread criticism and may trigger disciplinary action from FIFA. Both sources describe the clash as the most dramatic post‑match episode of the tournament.