Leandro Paredes under probe after violent World Cup 2026 final

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was filmed striking Spanish defender Eric Garcia and midfielder Gavi after the final whistle of the World Cup 2026 final, which Spain won 1‑0 in New York. FIFA opened a disciplinary investigation covering the incident and several other Argentine players involved in the post‑match altercation.

Olympique de Marseille defender Facundo Medina later addressed the broader controversy by confronting his own mother, who was repeating conspiracy theories about the match. Medina told her, “Toi aussi tu vas te laisser entraîner là‑dedans ?”, effectively shutting down the discussion and highlighting a personal rejection of the victim‑blaming narrative that has spread in Argentina.