Enzo Fernandez Sent Off in World Cup Final as Argentina Face Spain with Ten Men
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez was sent off in the World Cup final after receiving a second yellow card for a challenge on Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez was dismissed from the World Cup final after accumulating two yellow cards during the match against Spain in New Jersey. The 24-year-old Argentine was sent off by Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic for a late challenge on Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi, forcing Argentina to continue the contest with ten players.
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The Dismissal
Fernandez's first booking came approximately 11 minutes before his dismissal, when he received a yellow card for dissent. His second caution arrived swiftly after he engaged in a challenge with Cubarsi, the 19-year-old Barcelona defender, who was left airborne following the contact. Vincic showed no hesitation in producing the red card, making Fernandez only the sixth player in World Cup final history to receive such a punishment.
The Argentine midfielder contested the decision, but the referee's judgment stood. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Argentina maintained parity with Spain, as neither team had found the back of the net by the time the regular ninety minutes concluded with a 0-0 scoreline.
Tournament Context
Fernandez had been a key contributor throughout the tournament, notably scoring a long-range goal in Argentina's semi-final victory over England, which ended 2-1 in their favor. Argentina's attack has been the tournament's most prolific, with 17 goals across 13 consecutive World Cup matches. The South American side is one victory away from becoming the first team in football history to claim four consecutive major tournament titles, having won the Copa America in 2021 and 2024, and the World Cup in 2022.
Spain entered the final on the back of a commanding 2-0 semi-final victory against France, having conceded only one goal across their entire World Cup campaign. Their defensive record stood at just 0.31 expected goals conceded in their semi-final performance alone. With Fernandez's absence, Argentina faced the prospect of defending their attacking prowess while operating with reduced numbers throughout the extra period.
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