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Sports · 21 July 2026

Fifa investigates Argentina over World Cup final brawl

Fifa investigates Argentina over World Cup final brawl

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Fifa has launched an investigation into the violent scenes that followed Spain's World Cup final win on Sunday, with several Argentina players facing potential bans. A prosecutor has been assigned by the disciplinary committee to investigate the events that occurred after the final whistle at MetLife stadium. Altercations with Spain players reportedly involved Argentina's Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes, Thiago Almada, and assistant coach Roberto Ayala.

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