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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.

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.

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.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has arguably been the busiest man at the 2026 World Cup, clocking up a staggering mileage that would see him circle the globe more than twice. As the tournament prepares for its grand finale between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey, the full scale of the president’s exhaustive itinerary has been revealed.