Everything that's happened at Argentina Spain World Cup Final Brawl

Lionel Messi made his first public appearance since the 2026 World Cup final.

He attended a Primera C match near Rosario.

Messi's family runs Leones FC, the club involved in the match.

Leandro Paredes was penalized for elbowing Rodri in the back during the FIFA World Cup final.

Paredes almost came to blows with Spain players after the incident.

The controversy occurred between Argentina and Spain in the final match.

Leandro Paredes pushed Eric Garcia and Gavi to the ground after Spain's World Cup triumph.

The altercation began when Spain players crossed paths with Argentina's Nahuel Molina.

Rodri stepped in before Eric Garcia exchanged words with Molina, escalating the situation.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni intervened to pull Garcia away and calm the scene.

Paredes received a red card for his post-match scuffle after already being booked during the match.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic criticised Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for his actions in post-match confrontations after the FIFA World Cup final.

Ibrahimovic said he would have headbutted Paredes if he had been on the pitch.

Ibrahimovic questioned why Spain's players did not respond to Paredes grabbing Gavi by the throat.

FIFA is investigating Paredes' conduct following the match.

Paredes expressed pride in representing Argentina despite the loss.

Spain midfielder Gavi defended Argentina's Leandro Paredes, saying Paredes should not be suspended for his role in a post-match brawl after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

The brawl occurred after Spain's 1-0 victory, with Paredes pushing Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat and later shoving Gavi to the ground.

FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate the incident, which could lead to bans or fines for players, coaches, or the Argentine Football Association.

Gavi stated that the most logical outcome would have been a red card during the match and that the aggression is part of football's physical side.