Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in extra time to win a chaotic World Cup final. Argentina was reduced to 10 men during the match after Enzo Fernandez was sent off with a second yellow card.
The celebrations took an ugly turn after the final whistle as a brief brawl and a large melee erupted on the halfway line. Leandro Paredes appeared to shove Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat and pushed Gavi to the ground. Nahuel Molina also appeared to strike Spain's captain Rodri in the stomach as he ran onto the pitch. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni intervened to deescalate the situation, while Spain's Yamal prayed calmly.
FIFA has since opened a disciplinary investigation into the scenes, appointing a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor. Several Argentina players now face potential bans. As Spain's squad lifted the trophy, the Argentina players stood facing their fans with their backs to the podium.