Off the PitchSky SportsUnverified source· 24 Jul 2026
Spain coach slams Argentina's 'intolerable' World Cup final conduct
Argentina players and staff attacked Spain after the World Cup final, sparking a FIFA investigation.
Luis de la Fuente
coach
Who
Argentina players and staff
What
Violent conduct after World Cup final defeat to Spain
When
After the World Cup final
Where
At the stadium
What happened. FIFA is investigating Argentina's conduct after their 1-0 World Cup final loss to Spain, including a red card for Leandro Paredes and an attempted punch by coach Roberto Ayala.
- Leandro Paredes shown red card for violent conduct after full-time.
- Nahuel Molina tried to knock over Spain's Rodri.
- Argentina coach Roberto Ayala attempted to punch Dani Olmo.
“It is intolerable, unacceptable, it cannot be allowed.”
— Luis de la Fuente
FIFA's disciplinary committee will review the prosecutor's report before deciding on sanctions.
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