Leandro Paredes sent off after final whistle for clash with Gavi and Eric Garcia in ugly scenes after World Cup final
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final following an extra-time goal by Ferran Torres. The match concluded with disciplinary issues, including a red card for Leandro Paredes after a post-match altercation.
Why it matters
This marks Spain's second World Cup title and highlights the end of Argentina's reign as defending champions.
Argentina star Leandro Paredes was sent off after the final whistle of the World Cup 2026 final following a clash with Barcelona stars Gavi and Eric Garcia.
An extra-time winner from Ferran Torres delivered the title for Spain in a tense game, but Paredes was furious afterwards and was spotted tangling with the two Barcelona players.
Paredes was seen with his hands on Eric’s neck and then wrestled with Gavi after the midfielder tried to intervene.
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