Gavi and Paredes clash fuels controversy in Metlife World Cup final

In the 2026 World Cup final at Metlife Stadium, Leandro Paredes entered the second half with a fiery approach, tackling Eric García aggressively. Gavi rushed to defend his teammate, leading to a brief scuffle between the two.

The referee issued a yellow card to Paredes, but the incident cast a shadow over the match and sparked heated debate among spectators.