FIFA has begun a disciplinary investigation into the confrontations that erupted at the end of Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, where several Argentina players and staff clashed with members of the Spain squad on the field.

The match concluded with Spain claiming a 1-0 victory through Ferran Torres’ goal in the 106th minute, securing La Roja’s second men’s World Cup title at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The final had already been disrupted by Argentine indiscipline, as Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández was sent off by referee Slavko Vincic for a stoppage-time foul on Pau Cubarsí.

After the game ended, footage surfaced showing Argentina’s Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina striking Spain’s Eric García and Rodri. The scenes also included Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala apparently hitting Spain’s Dani Olmo during the confrontation.

Molina later stood close to Rodri while former Manchester City teammates Rodri and Nicolás Otamendi were involved in a heated verbal exchange. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni and other players intervened to help calm the situation.

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FIFA confirmed that its Disciplinary Committee will review the incidents to determine whether any further action should be taken against those involved. The organization said it will follow article 36 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code in addressing potential breaches.

In an official statement, FIFA said, “Following an assessment of the relevant match reports for the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, and in line with article 36 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC), the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has appointed a Disciplinary and Ethics Prosecutor to investigate potential breaches of the FDC with regard to the post-match incidents.”

The governing body added that additional updates will be provided once the prosecutor’s report has been finalized. The statement made clear that the process is now underway and will focus on the aftermath of the match.

Enzo Fernández’s dismissal marked a rare disciplinary moment in World Cup history. The midfielder became the first player to be sent off in a World Cup final since John Heitinga’s red card for the Netherlands in the 2010 final against Spain in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Spain’s win came in extra time following a tightly contested match. The decisive strike by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute ensured Spain’s second world title, but the game’s closing moments were overshadowed by the confrontation that followed.

Video of the incident quickly circulated, showing pushing and hitting between players and coaches from both sides. While some participants attempted to separate those involved, others appeared to escalate the interaction before order was restored.

The referee’s earlier decision to send off Fernández for a late challenge on Pau Cubarsí was one of several flashpoints during the contest. The red card left Argentina a player short heading into the closing moments of regulation.

Reports from the field indicated that emotions remained high after the final whistle, leading directly to the altercations caught on post-match footage. Officials and players from both teams were seen trying to reestablish control.

FIFA’s announcement signals that disciplinary evaluation procedures are already active. The appointment of a Disciplinary and Ethics Prosecutor means the next step will be a formal review of all available evidence from the incident.

The Committee’s communication specified that any eventual sanctions or decisions would be determined following completion of the prosecutor’s findings. FIFA emphasized that more information will follow once the internal review has concluded.

As of now, no official punishments have been announced. The outcome of the disciplinary investigation will depend on the report generated by the appointed prosecutor and submitted to FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee.

This marks another disciplinary matter arising from an international final, with the organization noting the procedural adherence to its official code in handling the case. The key focus remains on evaluating whether FIFA’s regulations were breached during the post-match incidents.

The governing body stated that details regarding potential penalties or next steps will only be available upon completion of the investigative review. Until then, the events at MetLife Stadium remain under formal examination.

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