Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala apologises after footage circulates showing him in an incident involving Spain midfielder Dani Olmo in the immediate aftermath of the 2026 World Cup final. Multiple outlets report that Ayala appears to strike or hit Olmo during the tense, chaotic scenes following the match. Ayala says the contact was unintentional and frames the incident as an unintended moment rather than a deliberate act. The apology is made publicly in connection with the incident that drew attention after the final, where emotions remain high for both teams. The reports agree that the episode happens right after the match, when players and staff are amid confusion and confrontation. While the coverage focuses on the appearance of a punch or strike in the video, Ayala’s position across the accounts is that he regrets the incident and apologises to Olmo. The outlets do not provide additional disciplinary outcomes, official investigations, or confirmed statements from Spain or match officials in the information provided.