Spain boss Luis De La Fuente slammed Argentinas behaviour after the World Cup final as unacceptable and intolerable. FIFA is investigating following ugly scenes at the end of the tournament showpiece at MetLife Stadium.Ferran Torres extra-time strike sealed a 1-0 win for Spain as they lifted the trophy for the second time.But a fractious encounter was marred by the conduct of Argentina after the full-time whistle. Several Spain players accosted by Argentina counterparts, with Leandro Paredes at the centre of the controversy, as he grabbed Eric Garcia by the throat before pushing Gavi to the turf.Spain captain Rodri was hit in the stomach while running past Argentina defender Nahuel Molina, and Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala was involved in a scuffle with Spains Dani Olmo. Ayala has said he will apologise to Olmo in person.It cannot be allowed, De la Fuente said of the incidents in an interview with TVE.In any case, I find it intolerable and unacceptable from players of that caliber, whom I had been praising in the days before and who have a magnificent coach.I want to highlight our behavior in the face of that kind of aggression and provocation, the coach said. Our players always kept their composure and behaved like true professionals. Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup Argentina National Football Team Spain National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Gavi calls for Paredes to avoid suspension despite World Cup final bust-up Nicholas McGee 22nd July, 2026 Argentina coach Roberto Ayala to apologise to Dani Olmo in person but says clash was a push, not a punch Jon Fisher 22nd July, 2026 Worth as much as the gold medal Yamal reveals Messi message after Spains World Cup triumph over Argentina Nicholas McGee 22nd July, 2026 Players from Argentine club Tigre display Malvinas flag after Copa Sudamericana win Jon Fisher 22nd July, 2026 Disgraced Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes set to play for Boca Juniors tomorrow night Jon Fisher 22nd July, 2026 The fall of the greats is the joy of the mediocre Lisandro Martinez lashes out at Argentinas critics Jon Fisher 22nd July, 2026
