Nigeria, July 21 -- FIFA has launched an official investigation into the post-match confrontation between Argentina and Spain following the dramatic conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, where La Roja dethroned the defending champions with a 1-0 extra-time victory.

World football's governing body confirmed on Monday that its Disciplinary Committee had begun reviewing the chaotic incidents that unfolded immediately after the final whistle, following an examination of the official match reports from the showpiece.

In a statement to Al Jazeera, FIFA announced that a disciplinary prosecutor had been appointed to examine possible breaches of its regulations.

"FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has appointed a Disciplinary an...