The final whistle sounded in a packed arena as Argentina and Spain fought for the championship, but the celebration was quickly marred by a brief brawl that erupted at the edge of the pitch.
The decisive goal
Ferran Torres, operating as a forward, received a pass inside the box and struck a precise shot that beat the Argentine goalkeeper, sealing a 1-0 victory in extra time and sparking jubilant reactions from the Spanish bench.
Moments later, Leandro Paredes lunged at Gavi, pushing the Spanish midfielder to the ground, prompting a flurry of reactions from players and officials.
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni stepped onto the field, raising his arms to defuse the tension, while substitutes from Spain surged onto the grass to join the celebrations.
Aftermath and reactions
Enzo Fernandez was shown a second yellow card in the closing minutes, leaving Argentina with ten men as the Spanish bench erupted in joy, marking Spain's second World Cup triumph.