FIFA has started a disciplinary review into confrontations after Spain’s 1-0 World Cup final win over Argentina. The governing body will assess whether the post-match incidents breached its disciplinary code.
Spain secured the title through Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute goal at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Argentina had already been reduced to 10 players after Enzo Fernández was sent off in the 90th minute for a foul on Pau Cubarsí.
The source report says footage showed several Argentina players and staff involved in confrontations with Spain players after the final whistle, including incidents involving Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Eric García, Rodri and Dani Olmo. Because those details are based on reported video evidence and the disciplinary process is still ongoing, they should be treated as allegations pending FIFA’s findings.
FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has appointed a Disciplinary and Ethics Prosecutor under article 36 of its code, with further details expected after the report is complete. The case now shifts attention from Spain’s second men’s World Cup triumph to how football authorities handle discipline after the sport’s biggest match.
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