Tensions flared at the end of Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with things getting particularly tense between Leandro Paredes and multiple Spanish players. First, Paredes got into a confrontation with Eric García, charging at him and grabbing him by the neck. Gavi then got himself involved as well, coming in and engaging with Paredes before players from both teams and Lionel Scaloni stepped in to separate everyone after a tense extra-time finish in the World Cup final. Argentina played with a physical edge and was willing to make the game scrappy. It attempted to...
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