Madrid, July 24 -- Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has strongly condemned the post-match clashes that marred the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, calling the behaviour of Argentina's players "unacceptable" after his side lifted the trophy with a dramatic extra-time victory.

Speaking publicly for the first time since the chaotic scenes at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, De la Fuente said there was no place for such incidents in football, even in the aftermath of a high-stakes World Cup final.

"At that moment I was not aware of what had happened, because I was celebrating with the players, but what took place after the end of the match cannot be accepted under any circumstances," De la Fuente told Spanish television, according to Goal.com.

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