Argentina's World Cup Final Fiasco: Media's 'Polite' Myth

Argentina's World Cup Final Fiasco: Media's 'Polite' Myth

Ahmad Fauzi
Ahmad Fauzi
Published: Jul 21, 2026

Argentina were defeated by Spain in a shameful World Cup final, but that's not how it was viewed in South America.

World Cup Final Descends into Anarchy

The air was thick with tension at MetLife Stadium, but it quickly turned sour. After Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal, sealing Spain's triumph and denying Argentina a second consecutive World Cup title, the pitch became a scene of absolute chaos. Instead of a dignified exit, several Argentine players instigated physical confrontations with their Spanish counterparts.

Eyewitnesses and commentators reported Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina striking Spanish players, with early reports even suggesting Paredes had been sent off in the melee. This came after Enzo Fernandez had already seen red earlier in the match for a shocking challenge on Pau Cubarsi, further tainting Argentina's performance.

A Shocking Narrative: Argentina's 'Polite' Performance?

In a twist that defied global perception, a peculiar defense of Argentina's actions emerged from their home media. The influential Argentine publication Clarin astonishingly described the squad as