Argentina players face bans as Fifa opens investigation into World Cup final brawls

<ul><li><p>Leandro Paredes was shown red card after final whistle</p></li><li><p>Fifa looking into Falklands banner at England game</p></li></ul><p>Fifa has opened an investigation into the violent scenes that followed Spain’s World Cup final win on Sunday, with several Argentina players facing bans.</p><p>Nahuel Molina appeared to strike Spain’s captain Rodri in the stomach as he ran on to the pitch following the final whistle, while there was also a large melee on the halfway line, where Leandro Paredes appeared to grab Eric García by the throat before throwing Gavi to the ground.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/20/argentina-players-face-bans-as-fifa-opens-investigation-into-world-cup-final-brawls">Continue reading...</a>