FIFA is examining the unsportsmanlike behavior of Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes, who caused widespread chaos on the pitch after losing the World Cup final to Spain 1-0 on Sunday. Broadcast footage showed Paredes, 32, under the microscope of disciplinary committees, including his assault on Spain defender Eric García and then pushing Gavi to the ground, which could threaten him with disciplinary sanctions. Spanish newspaper Marca reported on Monday, citing the website Democrat, that the brawl began amid Spanish celebrations of their title win, noting that the first spark ignited when Nahuel Molina struck Spanish player Rodrigo Hernández, leading to a chain of events before pent-up tension fully erupted with Paredes' interventions, despite desperate attempts by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni to intervene and separate the players to calm the situation. The newspaper added: 'Although the straight red card he received after the brawl automatically suspends him for the next official match, world football's governing body is considering taking stricter measures against Paredes.' According to major global sports networks such as ESPN and TyC Sports, FIFA's disciplinary committee is conducting a thorough review of the referee's report and high-definition video footage of the events. If Paredes' behavior is deemed deliberate violent aggression, the punishment could extend to several international matches. Paredes, a Boca Juniors player, is one of the most experienced international players in the Argentina squad and was part of the historic golden era under Scaloni, who won the Copa América in 2021 and 2024, the 'Finalissima' in 2022, and the 2022 World Cup. In July 2025, Paredes decided to end his European career and returned to his boyhood club on a contract until December 2028, having played for Italian clubs Roma and Juventus, Russian side Zenit St. Petersburg, and Paris Saint-Germain, where he played alongside Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappé.