Overview
- Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win their second World Cup with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in extra time.
- Physical confrontations immediately after the final included Leandro Paredes throwing Gavi to the ground and clashes with Eric García, prompting FIFA to open a formal investigation into the post-match conduct.
- Spain's victory parade in Madrid produced a widely seen provocation when 19-year-old Lamine Yamal displayed an ironic sign aimed at Paredes, which circulated rapidly on social media.
- A Change.org petition in Argentina calling for a replay has gathered more than 61,500 signatures, but FIFA rules make a match replay an extremely rare outcome and the final remains officially recognized.
- High-profile praise from Ronaldo on TikTok has boosted talk that Rodri should be a leading Ballon d'Or candidate, and the ongoing inquiry could shape disciplinary outcomes and player reputations in the weeks ahead.