The ugly scenes initially unfolded on Sunday when Paredes shoved Spain midfielder Gavi to the ground immediately after the final whistle. As tempers flared, Spain’s substitutes rushed onto the pitch to celebrate a hard-fought 1-0 victory secured by substitute Ferran Torres in extra time.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni ultimately had to intervene to cool tempers down. For their roles in the ensuing melee, Thiago Almada and Gavi both received one-match bans and $30,000 fines. The chaotic ending overshadowed a tense battle where Argentina struggled with discipline, highlighted by Enzo Fernandez’s dismissal in second-half stoppage time.