22 July 2026
Enzo Speaks After Final Red Card and FIFA Probe
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez has broken his silence following his sending-off in the World Cup final, saying the squad played with pride even as FIFA investigates post-match behaviour.
Enzo Fernandez has spoken publicly for the first time since Argentina's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, according to Sky Sports. The Chelsea midfielder was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Pau Cubarsi and missed the final stages of extra time as Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal sealed Spain's title.
In a message posted to Instagram, Fernandez said the squad played with both pride and humility throughout the tournament, and reflected that the result begins to feel less important as time passes. The statement comes as FIFA has confirmed it is investigating Argentina's behaviour following the final.
The nature of that investigation was not detailed further by Sky Sports, but the confirmation that it is under way adds an off-pitch dimension to what was already a charged occasion.
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