Argentina may confront serious repercussions following a chaotic brawl that erupted after their World Cup final defeat to Spain. The confrontation involved Leandro Paredes, who received a red card post-match for clashing with Eric Garcia and Gavi, while Nahuel Molina allegedly swung at Spain's captain Rodri.

FIFA has announced an investigation into the post-match incidents, which could lead to further disciplinary measures. This scrutiny comes on the heels of Argentina's semi-final match against England, where players displayed a controversial banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falkland Islands are Argentinian”). A FIFA spokesperson stated, "As is standard procedure, FIFA’s independent Disciplinary Committee is currently assessing the match reports."

Both Paredes and Enzo Fernandez, who was also sent off during the final, will face a one-match ban due to their red cards. However, players guilty of violent conduct could be penalized with suspensions of at least three matches. Notably, Paredes and Molina's actions, although not as severe as infamous incidents involving Luis Suarez and Zinedine Zidane, still leave room for FIFA to impose harsher penalties.

Argentina’s football federation could also be held accountable if further misconduct is uncovered. FIFA's regulations indicate that if a national team behaves improperly, the associated federation may face disciplinary measures. The actions of Argentina's players post-whistle could be interpreted as conduct that brings the sport into disrepute.

The brawl initiated when Mikel Oyarzabal and Rodri passed Molina, leading to a heated exchange. Paredes escalated the situation by attacking Garcia and subsequently confronting Gavi, prompting chaos among players and coaching staff. This unfortunate end marred Argentina’s emotional journey to the final, where captain Lionel Messi aimed for a second consecutive World Cup title.