Argentina’s players have been branded ‘disgusting’ by football fans after ugly scenes broke out moments after the final whistle in the World Cup final.

Television footage appeared to show several Argentina players confronting Spain’s squad immediately after the match ended, sparking a melee that required coaching staff and officials to intervene.

Players from both teams became involved as tempers boiled over, with members of Spain’s backroom staff rushing onto the pitch to separate those involved.

The incident quickly went viral on social media, where many fans accused Argentina of being sore losers.

One X user wrote: ‘Argentina should be banned from playing in these tournaments. Why on earth are they trying to scrap the Spanish players after the whistle? Disgusting behaviour.’

Another posted: ‘Oh look, Argentina players kicking off after the final whistle. Every. Single. Time. Literally zero class.’

A third wrote: ‘Some of those Argentina players after the final whistle are utterly embarrassing. Have some respect.’

Another added: ‘Pathetic loss from Argentina, fighting players verbally and physically after the final whistle. Grow up, the best team won.’

Several posts specifically alleged that midfielder Leandro Paredes confronted Spain youngster Gavi after the match, although the exact sequence of events has not yet been officially confirmed.

Neither FIFA nor either national federation had issued an immediate statement about the confrontation at the time of publication.

The altercation came just moments after Spain secured a historic victory over the defending champions to lift the World Cup for the second time in the nation’s history, prompting jubilant celebrations among the Spanish players and supporters.