Leandro Paredes sent off after Argentina's World Cup final defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Argentina's World Cup campaign ended in chaos following a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final held in New Jersey. Post-match altercations erupted, with players from both teams engaging in physical confrontations. Leandro Paredes was involved in a clash with Spain's Eric Garcia and Gavi, resulting in his ejection after the final whistle. Critics have condemned Argentina's behavior, emphasizing the need for sportsmanship in defeat. Lionel Messi played in his final World Cup match but could not lead his team to victory.
- •Leandro Paredes sent off after the final whistle
- •Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final
- •Post-match fights involved several players from both teams
- •Critics called the behavior a disgrace and unprofessional
- •Lionel Messi played his last World Cup match
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Leandro Paredes sent off after final whistle as Argentina’s World Cup ends with punches and in disgrace
"Paredes was involved in an ugly clash with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi following the full-time whistle
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