After the drama and controversy of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the 2026 edition is set to be a big one - in more ways than one. Sportsmail looks at all the changes to the tournament.
After making his name with USM Casablanca, he went on to enjoy prolific spells with Nice and Reims in France, while he also scored 30 times in just 21 games for Les Bleus.
The incident took place during their Ligue 1 win against Lille on January 29, which ended 1-0 to the hosts after a Gaetan Laborde goal. And Nice have now filed an official complaint to police.
The global governing body has 'opened proceedings' against the Albiceleste for potentially violating several clauses of the FIFA disciplinary code during and after the showpiece event.
Martinez, who was Argentina's hero in the World Cup final penalty shootout win over France, has been goading Mbappe following the Qatar showpiece with dolls and chants about the striker.
Over 200,000 French fans have signed an online petition calling for the World Cup final to be replayed, owing to what they see as mistakes by the referee.
The celebrity-chasing chef has caused controversy in recent days after he went onto the pitch during Argentina's trophy presentation following their World Cup win against France on Sunday.
The 30-year-old carried around a doll with Mbappe's face taped to it during the celebrations in, and even called for a mock moment's silence in the dressing room after the game .
Martinez has not won himself many fans in France following his actions during Argentina's victory, as well as his taunts towards hat-trick hero Kylian Mbappe in the aftermath of the game.
After Tuesday's bus parade was cut short due to safety concerns of fans jumping onto the top of the bus with the players, the Buenos Aires Ministry of Health detailed how another fan died.
To make matters worse, Martinez paraded the Mbappe doll while stood next to the 24-year-old's PSG team-mate Lionel Messi as they celebrated in Buenos Aires.
Follow Sportsmail's blog for all the reaction to the World Cup final between Argentina and France, as Lionel Messi and Co sealed a stunning win on Sunday night.
The streets of the Argentinian capital of Benos Aires have been mobbed with jubilant fans for the open-top bus parade, which is set to last around eight hours.
The streets of the Argentinian capital of Benos Aires have been mobbed with jubilant fans for the open-top bus parade, which is set to last around eight hours.
As was only fitting, talisman Messi emerged from the plane first and lifted the World Cup trophy triumphantly into the air as he and head coach Lionel Scaloni greeted the waiting fans.
In a clip posted on TikTok by the PostUnited account, a group of supporters wearing Argentina shirts are seen singing 'it's Messi's dog' to the animal, a French Mastiff called Hulk.
As was only fitting, talisman Messi emerged from the plane first and lifted the World Cup trophy triumphantly into the air as he and head coach Lionel Scaloni greeted the waiting fans.
Follow Sportsmail's blog for all the reaction to the World Cup final between Argentina and France, as Lionel Messi and Co sealed a stunning win last night.
Twice trailing - initially by two goals to nil and then with only minutes remaining in extra-time - France took the game to penalties before finally being undone by some Martinez brilliance.
Twice trailing - initially by two goals to nil and then with only minutes remaining in extra-time - France took the game to penalties before finally being undone by some Martinez brilliance.
Gokce was seen grabbing Argentina's captain Lionel Messi in an attempt to draw his attention, although he was repeatedly rebuffed by the PSG star .
