Following Spain's extra-time win over Argentina in the World Cup Final, several different on-field brawls broke out between players and team staff members.Argentina's Leandro Paredes caught the most attention after appearing to grab Spain's Eric Garcia by the throat, which set off more back-and-forths around the pitch.Infantino either forgot that several Argentina members were involved in the on-field brawl, or is simply choosing to ignore that fact.FIFA president Gianni Infantino looks on after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, United States.
(Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) (Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)SPAIN COACH DE LA FUENTE SAYS ARGENTINA WORLD CUP FINAL CONDUCT 'UNACCEPTABLE'The FIFA president reportedly sent a letter to Argentine Federation president Claudio Tapia.The letter, which was leaked in Argentina and subsequently verified by the Daily Mail, highlighted Argentina's "professionalism.""I would like to reiterate my most sincere congratulations for this important new result for Argentine soccer," the letter reportedly began."The magnificent performance of the Albiceleste also contributed decisively to making this edition an exceptional event that captivated millions of football enthusiasts around the world," the letter reportedly continued.FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US President Donald Trump at the award ceremony after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final during the World Cup match between Spain v Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford United States (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images) (Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)"Please send my sincere congratulations to all who have contributed to this magnificent result: to the players, to coach Lionel Scaloni, as well as to the coaching and medical staff and, of course, to the many fans who have accompanie...