New York, July 20 -- Argentina and Spain players were involved in a heated confrontation after the final whistle of the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, with Argentina's Leandro Paredes and Spain defender Eric Garcia at the centre of the incident, according to ESPN.

Spain secured a 1-0 extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina after Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, handing La Roja their second FIFA World Cup title after their maiden triumph in 2010.

The match had already seen tempers flare, with Argentina reduced to 10 men after midfielder Enzo Fernandez was sent off in the closing stages of normal time for a challenge on Spain defender Pau Cubarsi. Lionel Scaloni's side also accumulated six yel...