Violence after the final of the 2026 World Cup. Argentine player Leandro Paredes had an altercation with Eric Garcia, immediately after the final whistle of the referee.

The 2026 World Cup final, contested between Spain and Argentina, ended with Spain's victory, score 1-0, but the atmosphere on the field quickly became tense after the final whistle from referee Slavko Vincic.

A conflict broke out between Leandro Paredes and Eric Garcia when the Argentine midfielder assaulted the Spanish defender, provoking an immediate reaction from teammates. Gavi tried to intervene but was blocked by Thiago Almada, which led to the escalation of the altercation. Paredes struck Gavi's face twice, and subsequently, players and coaching staff intervened to calm the situation. The referee decided to take disciplinary action, showing Leandro Paredes a red card for his violent behavior.