The sorry blue and white losers additionally turned their again when Spain was elevating the trophy.
As a Brazilian write, I’m biased in opposition to Argentina relating to sports activities.
However throughout this in any other case wonderful 2026 World Cup, the entire world noticed simply how totally vile they’re, and most of us breathed simpler when Spain conquered its well-deserved title.
To high it off, I don’t know anybody who thinks that the FBI investigation into Argentine federation is unconnected to the truth that referees shamelessly favored the Platine facet through the match.
The Champions Who Forgot to Play Soccer!
Here’s a statistic to border above your hearth and present your grandchildren: Argentina’s first shot of any type in Sunday’s World Cup remaining arrived within the a hundred and fifteenth minute, a report of futility for a World Cup. Spain completed with 20…
— Gandalv (@Microinteracti1) July 20, 2026
After all, when the ultimate match was over, the Argentine losers had no higher thought than to bodily assault Spanish champions in an unpleasant however unsurprising flip of occasions.
Within the phrases of The Telegraph: ‘Ungracious in victory, disgraceful in defeat’.
“Argentine gamers punched, kicked and grabbed their Spanish counterparts by the throat because the World Cup remaining turned ugly after the ultimate whistle.
In an additional lack of sportsmanship, the South People then turned their backs on their opponents through the trophy elevate on the MetLife Stadium.
The match itself had already been dogged by darkish arts from Argentine gamers, who have been diminished to 10 males within the third minute of damage time when Enzo Fernández was proven a second yellow card. However after the ultimate whistle went on a 1-0 extra-time victory for Spain, Argentina reacted furiously.
Leandro Paredes was proven a straight purple card for prompting a brawl. It was the second time Argentina had obtained two World Cup remaining purple playing cards, having had two dismissals of their 1-0 defeat by West Germany in 1990.”
Moments like this don’t signify what soccer must be about. No Argentina participant or any participant ought to behave this manner. Successful and shedding are a part of the sport, however respect ought to at all times come first. pic.twitter.com/MABEBChfGP
— Ersin (@Ersin0X) July 20, 2026
This angle of the Argentina-Spain struggle after the sport 😳 pic.twitter.com/EQZHSwwuMU
— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) July 20, 2026
When it was time for Spain to lift the trophy, extra disgraceful habits from them.
Sore-loser Argentina flip their backs to Spain throughout World Cup trophy celebration after igniting post-match brawl https://t.co/hho0lshoYD pic.twitter.com/LN0oslWgcd
— New York Publish (@nypost) July 20, 2026
Whereas nobody is anticipating a lot from FIFA – which favored the South People at each flip – that they had no different however to open an investigation in the present day (20).
Associated Press reported:
“Video replays confirmed a number of gamers concerned in a scuffle, together with Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes. He appeared to shove Spain’s Eric Garcia by the throat. When Spain substitute Gavi jumped in to intervene, Paredes pushed him to the bottom.
Spain captain Rodri additionally appeared to be hit within the abdomen by Argentina defender Nahuel Molina as he ran previous to hitch teammates celebrating the title win.
Molina later crowded Rodri, who was the goal of a verbal confrontation by his former Manchester Metropolis teammate Nicolas Otamendi.”
Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes on the finish of the World Cup remaining, Fifa has confirmed. pic.twitter.com/P9tApsghcJ
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 20, 2026
Learn extra:
Advert block customers: Some web site options might not work accurately whereas an advert blocker is enabled, as a result of they break scripts and content material this web site is dependent upon. If you cannot see feedback beneath, for instance, please disable your advert blocker.
