AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Argentina's ugly brawl after World Cup final loss to Spain caps a tournament of poor sportsmanship
Argentina players attacked Spanish opponents after losing the 2026 World Cup final 1-0 in extra time, turning what should have been a showcase moment into a disgraceful scene at MetLife Stadium. Seconds after the final whistle confirmed Spain's victory on July 19, Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes went after Spain defender Eric García, striking him with […] The post Argentina's ugly brawl after World Cup final loss to Spain caps a tournament of poor sportsmanship appeared first on American Almanac .
Argentina players attacked Spanish opponents after losing the 2026 World Cup final 1-0 in extra time, turning what should have been a showcase moment into a disgraceful scene at MetLife Stadium. Seconds after the final whistle confirmed Spain's victory on July 19, Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes went after Spain defender Eric García, striking him with an open hand toward the throat and shoving him. When Spain substitute Gavi stepped in, Paredes pushed him to the ground. Referee Slavko Vincic showed Paredes a red card for the post-match assault, and coaches from both sides rushed onto the pitch to prevent the situation from escalating further. The Sun reported that Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was photographed in a separate…Open