Referee Slavko Vincic of Slovenia shows a yellow card to Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (AP Photo) Argentina came under intense scrutiny after his FIFA World Cup The 2026 final defeat to Spain, with his behavior during the post-match medal ceremony drawing widespread criticism from sections of the football community. According to Goal.com, many observers labeled the…
Spain’s Gavi, left, falls as he scuffles with Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (5) and Thiago Almada during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Spain’s historic FIFA World Cup triumph ended amid chaotic scenes after the final whistle, with…
Paraguay’s Matias Galarza (23) talks with France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) France booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay, but most of the post-match attention focused on Paraguay’s behavior rather than the result.After impressing fans by eliminating Germany on penalties in the previous round, Paraguay…