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FIFA Opens Disciplinary Probe Into Post-Match Brawl After World Cup Final

A designated prosecutor will review referee reports plus broadcast footage to decide possible suspensions or fines for players or the Argentine federation.

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Overview

  • Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium and a physical confrontation between players and staff broke out on the pitch after the final whistle on Sunday.
  • FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has formally opened a probe and named a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to examine referee reports, broadcast images and other evidence.
  • Broadcast footage and reports show specific alleged actions by Argentine participants, including Nahuel Molina appearing to strike Rodri and Leandro Paredes placing a hand on Eric García’s neck and pushing Gavi.
  • FIFA removed a post-match red card that had been attributed to Leandro Paredes from the official match record and no immediate sanctions have been announced.
  • The investigation has no announced deadline and could lead to individual suspensions, fines for the Argentine Football Association, and scrutiny of the federation given prior conduct issues during the tournament.