New images released after the 2026 World Cup final showed a different angle of the fight between Argentina and Spain. The footage makes it possible to see a moment before the widespread confrontation that took place after Spain’s 1-0 victory in New York and New Jersey.
The video shows Rodri approaching Nahuel Molina after the final whistle. The post notes that, before that exchange, Molina may have thrown a punch toward the Spanish midfielder’s stomach area while the champions ran to celebrate. More Argentine and Spanish players then became involved.
The episode left a tense image after a historic final. It was also reported that Leandro Paredes received a red card for the subsequent incidents. The images help explain the origin of the conflict, although they do not erase the heated atmosphere left by the end of the match.