Overview
- Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday when Ferran Torres scored in extra time.
- Video from the end of the match shows Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes grabbing Eric García and pushing Gavi, actions that led to Paredes' expulsion and are central to the review.
- FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee formally opened an investigation and tasked a prosecutor with analysing match reports, broadcast footage and images to decide on individual disciplinary cases.
- Goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez posted that he is reflecting on his future and 'may take a step aside,' creating uncertainty about his continuity with the Argentina team.
- The footage and fallout have fuelled public debate and tense reactions in both countries, including taunts at Spain’s victory parade and a rapid return to high‑intensity politics and security concerns in Argentina as officials resume normal business.