India, July 21 -- Argentina's unsuccessful World Cup title defence did not end when Ferran Torres scored Spain's winning goal in the 106th minute of the final. The defeat was followed by an even more damaging collapse in discipline, with confrontations between the two teams escalating into a brawl during Spain's celebrations.

Spain won the final 1-0 after extra time to secure their second World Cup title. Argentina had been reduced to 10 men in the 93rd minute when Enzo Fernandez received his second yellow card for a late challenge on Pau Cubarsi.

Lionel Scaloni's side survived the remainder of normal time but were eventually broken down by Torres. Tempers then boiled over after the final whistle as Spanish substitutes and staff entered...