{"id":702358,"date":"2026-07-20T22:52:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T22:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/702358\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T22:52:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T22:52:08","slug":"fifa-to-investigate-argentinas-world-cup-final-conduct-reports-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/702358\/","title":{"rendered":"Fifa to investigate Argentina’s World Cup final conduct, reports say"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The victorious Spanish side got their heroes welcome in Madrid after last night’s tense and dramatic victory over an ill-tempered Argentina side, as ITV News\u2019 John Ray reports <\/p>\n

Fifa will reportedly investigate Argentina<\/a>‘s post-match conduct following a sore World Cup final defeat to newly-crowned champions Spain<\/a>, according to the Press Association (PA).<\/p>\n

Rodrigo Hernandez lifted the trophy with pride as his team touched down in Madrid, following a tense 1-0 win against Argentina at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.<\/p>\n

However, amongst the post-match celebrations there were signs of aggression on the pitch from the opposition on Sunday night.<\/p>\n

This is the second time Spain has ever won the Fifa World Cup. Credit: AP<\/p>\n

Fifa is will internally investigate Argentina’s conduct after violence erupted following the final whistle of the World Cup Final, PA understands.<\/p>\n

During the match, Leandro Paredes was shown a red card for violent conduct after grabbing and pushing Spain players – including Eric Garcia and Gavi. <\/p>\n

Nahuel Molina attempted to knock over Rodri while the Manchester City midfielder was celebrating Spain’s win. <\/p>\n

Enzo Fernandez was sent off with two yellow cards in 10 minutes after an altercation with the referee and for colliding with Spain’s Pau Cubarsi.<\/p>\n

And, in an even more surprising turn of events, Argentina coach Roberto Ayala appeared to try to punch Spain’s Dani Olmo in the face. <\/p>\n

The entire Argentina side turned their back on the trophy celebration while Spain lifted the World Cup. <\/p>\n

A brawl broke out between Argentinian and Spanish players following the three-time champion’s defeat against Spain. Credit: AP<\/p>\n

According to PA, the match commissioner\u2019s report will be reviewed within FIFA before they decide whether to proceed with a disciplinary against a player, and possibly the Argentinian FA (AFA).<\/p>\n

ITV News has approached Fifa for a statement.<\/p>\n

It is still not known whether Fifa is investigating Argentinian players after they held up a banner expressing Argentinian sovereignty over the Falkland Islands <\/a>following their semi-final win against England.<\/p>\n

This goes against tournament regulations, and in the 2024 Euros, one-match bans were imposed on Spain\u2019s Rodri and Alvaro Morata after they chanted about Spain\u2019s claims to Gibraltar.<\/p>\n

The World Champions flew into Adolfo Suarez Madrid\u2013Barajas Airport on Monday afternoon<\/p>\n

Credit: EBU<\/p>\n

As for the winners, Spain’s 26-man squad will be greeted by Spanish royalty and Prime Minister Pedro S\u00e1nchez before boarding an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid.<\/p>\n

Fans will line the streets as they travel from Moncloa Palace, the prime minister\u2019s official residence, to Cibeles Square.<\/p>\n

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A ceremony with the players will then be held at the square, where previous Spanish national teams and their supporters have traditionally gathered to celebrate.<\/p>\n

This is only the second time, after a 2010 victory in South Africa, that Spain has won the World Cup title.<\/p>\n

They successfully managed to dethrone three-times-champion Argentina 1-0 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.<\/p>\n

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