The World Cup final took an ugly turn at the end of extra time as Spain were crowned champions. Here’s what happened, frame by frame.It’s all over … or is it?Spain’s substitutes run onto the pitch in celebration as the final whistle blows in Sunday’s World Cup final. Photograph: Alexandre Martins/DPPI/ShutterstockAs the referee, Slavko Vincic, blows the full-time whistle, Spain’s substitutes run onto the pitch to celebrate World Cup glory with their teammates.Molina strikes firstArgentina’s Nahuel Molina takes a swing at Spain’s Rodri. Photograph: BBCRodri is struck by Nahuel Molina neat the halfway line, the Argentinian right-back aggressively throwing his arm out at Spain’s captain.… Rodri reactsMolina and Rodri square-up following their initial confrontation. Photograph: John Sibley/ReutersRodri turns back and confronts Molina, and the two players square up as the rest of their respective teams remain unaware of what’s unfolding.Eric Garcia gets involvedSpain’s Eric Garcia and Rodri argue with Argentina’s Nahuel Molina Photograph: James Lang/IMAGN IMAGES/ReutersGarcia sees what is happening and runs over to Rodri and Molina in an attempt to prevent the confrontation from escalating.… so too does ParedesArgentina’s Leandro Paredes scuffles with Spain’s Eric Garcia. Photograph: John Angelillo/UPI/ShutterstockNow it’s Leandro Paredes’ turn to enter the fray. He sprints across and attacks Garcia, sending him flying. The linesman attempts to get between the two players, but to no avail.Paredes goes at Garcia againLeandro Paredes grabs Eric Garcia by the throat. Photograph: Leandro Paredes grabs Eric Garcia by the throat/ITVGarcia gets up only to be attacked by Paredes once again, the Argentina midfielder grabbing his Spanish counterpart by the throat as the linesman continues to try and break up the pair. Argentina’s coaching staff, including head coach Lionel Scaloni, surround Garcia and protect him from their own player.Ganging up on GaviArgentina’s Leandro Paredes and Thiago Almada clash with Spain’s Gavi. Photograph: James Lang/IMAGN IMAGES/ReutersParedes turns his attention to Gavi. The 21-year-old midfielder finds himself pushed and pulled in different directions by Paredes, and also Argentinian substitute Thiago Almada, who rip the Spainard’s training bib.Gavi falls to the floor and attempts to get back up before Paredes throws him down again,.A happy endingGavi lifts the World Cup trophy while surrounded by his jubilant Spain teammates. Photograph: William Volcov/ShutterstockLeandro Paredes is sent off after the final whistle, with Argentina facing disciplinary proceedings: Fifa is to investigate the post-match scenes before deciding whether to take action.Spain meanwhile celebrate winning the World Cup for a second time in the country’s history.