India, July 20 -- Argentina's World Cup campaign ended in disgrace following a post-match brawl after their 1-0 loss to Spain in New Jersey, with Lionel Messi watching on as midfielder Leandro Paredes and defender Nahuel Molina sparked violent altercations on the pitch immediately after the final whistle.

As Spanish substitutes rushed onto the field to celebrate their extra-time win, Molina swung a punch into the stomach of Spain captain Rodri, then squared up and bumped him in the chest. That drew Spain's Eric Garcia into the argument, and Paredes, who had already been booked during the match, charged at Garcia and jabbed him in the throat. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni stepped in to break up the scuffle, but Paredes then turned his at...