Published on
21/07/2026 - 9:27 GMT+2
What a fun World Cup this has been... If only FIFA and Argentina hadn't ruined the whole thing.
It's a sentiment shared by many online, who believe that this year's tournament has brought the culture of football further into disrepute - whether it's the exorbitant ticket prices, the controversial "hydration breaks", the Trump-Infantino relationship leading to the infamous red card scandal, some dubious refereeing and allegations of favouritism... The list goes on, and went on up until the final, in which Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
Indeed, FIFA has confirmed that Argentina will face an investigation regarding altercations with Spain players, with players like Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes and Thiago Almada appearing to be involved, as well as assistant coach Roberto Ayala.
