Spain coach de la Fuente criticizes Argentina’s conduct after World Cup final

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Spain coach de la Fuente criticizes Argentina’s conduct after World Cup final
Summary

Following the 2026 World Cup final, Luis de la Fuente condemned Argentina's post-match conduct as 'intolerable and unacceptable'. FIFA is investigating incidents including physical altercations between players after Spain's 1-0 victory. De la Fuente praised Spain players for their professionalism amidst provocations. Argentina's assistant coach Roberto Ayala has apologized for his actions during the altercations. FIFA has not disclosed details on potential disciplinary actions or timelines for the investigation.

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  • FIFA is investigating Argentina's actions after the World Cup final.
  • De la Fuente called the conduct 'intolerable and unacceptable'.
  • Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
  • Argentina players were involved in physical altercations post-match.
  • Ayala apologized for his conduct involving Spain's Dani Olmo.
Latest Updates
  • 12:12 PMYahoo SportsLuis de la Fuente blasts ‘intolerable’ Argentina conduct as Fifa investigate World Cup final brawl
  • 12:06 PMAl Jazeera EnglishSpain’s De la Fuente slams Argentina’s World Cup conduct as ‘unacceptable’ - Al Jazeera
  • 12:03 PMYahoo SportsSpain’s De la Fuente slams Argentina’s World Cup conduct as ‘unacceptable’
  • 10:58 AMAssociated PressSpain coach De la Fuente says Argentina’s conduct after World Cup final was ‘unacceptable’ - AP News
  • 9:29 PMYahoo SportsLuis de la Fuente labels Argentina’s post-World Cup Final antics ‘intolerable and unacceptable’
What they're saying
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As FIFA investigates Argentina’s conduct after the World Cup final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has described the incidents as “intolerable and unacceptable.” FIFA has asked a disciplinary prosecutor to report back on testy on-field confrontations after Spa…

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Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has spoken out on Argentina's post-FIFA World Cup Final antics, labeling their behavior as 'intolerable and unacceptable,' with an investigation already underway

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While Argentina faced criticism through World Cup 2026, post-final altercations are now being investigated.

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