2026 World Cup: Argentina—A Flurry of Suspensions? Lautaro Martinez Speaks Out After Being Left Off the Roster

The chaos that erupted at the final whistle of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina risks having serious consequences, especially for the Albiceleste players. At the end of the match that sealed the Spaniards’ victory, instead of World Cup celebrations, shoving and punching in the middle of the field stole the show.

FIFA wants to get to the bottom of this, and its focus is reportedly on Nahuel Molina—who struck Rodri just seconds after the match ended—and Leandro Paredes, who, after several tense moments during the game, lost his temper at the final whistle and shoved Gavi to the ground. Several members of Scaloni’s staff are also under scrutiny, including former Milan and Napoli defender Roberto Ayala.

FIFA has launched an investigation, and significant sanctions could follow. Meanwhile, Lautaro Martinez—who was shockingly left out of the final—vented his frustration on social media. “We gave it our all, and for the second World Cup in a row, we reached the final, but this time it didn’t go as we’d hoped. I’m so proud to be Argentine.”

“I really wanted to make my contribution on the field yesterday, but oh well. Thank you to everyone who supported us during this World Cup, traveling kilometers and kilometers to be close to us, and to everyone who cheered us on from every corner of our country.” The Inter forward was hampered by Enzo Fernández’s red card and Scaloni’s decision to add a defender in extra time.