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Paredes sent off after brawl mars Argentina's World Cup final loss

Argentina's World Cup title defence ended in chaotic fashion as Leandro Paredes was sent off for his role in a mass brawl following their final defeat to Spain. Enzo Fernandez had already been dismissed before the final whistle, while post-match violence overshadowed Spain's historic triumph and drew strong criticism from pundits.

WATCH: Scaloni stops Argentina-Spain brawl from exploding

A chippy World Cup final between Spain and Argentina got ugly once the final whistle confirmed La Roja as champions. Several La Albiceleste players tried to confront the champions' players on the pitch. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni had to play peacekeeper as he broke up several skirmishes on the pitch.

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As time ticked on and the shadows continued to envelop the pitch in New Jersey, Argentina kept waiting. Surely, the moment would arrive, right? It always does? For the last two World Cups, there was always a Lionel Messi moment of magic, and it always seemed to arrive when Argentina needed it most.

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Ferran Torres scored the only goal to win Spain the 2026 World Cup in a remarkably drab final. La Roja were the only side eager to play football on the day, and ran out deserved winners in extra-time thanks to the Barcelona forward's heroics. With the victory, they secured back-to-back major trophy wins - and might have ended Leo Messi's Argentina career with a loss.

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