Need to knowFerran Torres scored the winning goal in the World Cup final as Spain beat Argentina in New Jersey - but the game was marred by unsavoury scenes at the full-time whistle07:21, 20 Jul 2026Updated 07:23, 20 Jul 2026Leandro Paredes pushes Gavi as Spain's World Cup win over Argentina was marred by unsavoury scenes at the full-time whistle(Image: ( Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images))All the latest headlines following the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and ArgentinaWhat happened: Spain won the World Cup final on Sunday night after Ferran Torres’ extra-time goal sank Argentina. However, the game was not without controversy.Drama: Tempers frayed as the final whistle sparked Spanish celebrations. And this came after Enzo Fernandez was given his marching orders second yellow card just before extra-time.Argentina backlash: As anticipated, Lionel Scaloni's uninspired team has faced criticism. One of those vocal about Argentina’s was former Chelsea star Craig Burley, who said: “Argentina were a complete and utter disgrace today, both with their performance and their antics.”More from Burley: The ESPN pundit continued: “We expected the antics, we expected the thuggery, we expected the off the ball stuff, but we also expected a lot more on the ball, a lot more purpose... they were an utter shambles, disgusting, disgraceful. I’m so pleased Spain won. It was a disgusting performance (from Argentina).”Punches thrown: Leandro Paredes was sent off following the whistle, while Molina also appeared to throw a punch after the match. The latter took a swing at Rodri, while Paredes was spotted kicking Eric Garcia to the floor before pushing him back with a hand around his neck when the Barcelona defender attempted to confront him. He was also spotted in an exchange with Gavi.Alan Shearer view: Speaking on the BBC, the former forward said: "Paredes threw two or three haymakers into someone's face. He went for them. "There is no place or space for that.”Ryan Taylor verdict: Writing in the Daily Mirror from New Jersey, Ryan Taylor called for FIFA action: “FIFA are yet to punish Argentina's controversial and offensive 'Islas Malvinas' banner post-England but it's about time they threw the book at Lionel Scaloni's side, who also lost huge respect on the day they vacated their World Cup crown. Paredes and Molina's behaviour in particular was unsavoury, shocking and utterly unsurprising if you watched him in action against England in Atalanta.”Rioting breaks out: More than a dozen people have been ‘detained’ by police in Buenos Aires after rioting broke out following Argentina’s World Cup final loss. It had largely been a peaceful affair in Buenos Aires, a city of three million people, until riots broke out between police and fans at around 11:45pm, reports Argentine newspaper Infobae.Trouble: Clashes were seen around the Obelisk, a national monument where important occasions play out, when a group of supporters attempted to breach fencing designed to protect it. Chaos then reigned for 20 minutes as a ‘large group’ of fans then started hurling glass bottles and other projectiles at the police. Cops responded with tear gas and a water cannon to disperse irate crowds nearby, the outlet added.Messi tears: Lionel Messi burst into tears following his side's defeat. The Inter Miami star managed to keep a stiff upper lip during the immediate aftermath but was unable to hold in his cry in the period after receiving his runners-up medalShearer lets rip: Alan Shearer ripped into Fernadez after he was sent off. He said: "I mean how daft is that from Enzo Fernandez? He's on a yellow card for dissent. Not for the tackle, for dissent. And he knows that, because that didn't happen long ago.”Rooney leaves BBC pundits speechless: Wayne Rooney branded the World Cup final half-time show 'crap' in a brutally honest verdict. He said: "I'll be honest, mine (highlight) was when it finished. I like lot of those artists but I thought it was crap. I did, honestly. It just didn't get me going. I want the football to come back on. I like Burna Boy, I like Bieber, I like Shakira. That was flat."READ THE FULL STORY: World Cup final LIVE: Argentina throw punches at Spain players as FIFA investigation demanded