CONMEBOL Libertadores · Midfielder · #15 · Argentina · 21 yrs
Argentina had Enzo Fernandez sent off in their World Cup final defeat to Spain, but Lionel Scaloni refused to pin the blame on the referee. The post Scaloni refuses to blame officiating for Argentina’s World Cup final defeat appeared first on SoccerNews.
Enzo Fernandez's 2026 World Cup ended in misery as the Chelsea midfielder was sent off in Argentina's final defeat to Spain. The 25-year-old had already been booked for showing dissent towards referee Slavko Vincic when he made a poor challenge on Pau Cubarsi in the last minute of normal time. Fernandez was subsequently sent off and received Argentina's first red card at a World Cup since 2006.
It was the triumph of an idea, an identity. Of an unshakable and patient faith. And when it was over, Spain’s new generation having emulated the one from the 2010 World Cup, all of those legendary names, there was simply delirium for them.Spain were the only team that turned up to play this World Cup final, from the first whistle to the last in extra time. Argentina were damned by their lack of ambition even before they had Enzo Fernández sent off towards the end of the regulation time. It was extraordinary to report that they did not have an attempt on goal until the 115th minute. Continue reading...
Argentina have secured their spot in the World Cup final, after defeating England 2-1. It had been England who initially took the lead, with Anthony Gordon scoring in the 55th minute. However, the remainder of the match saw a reversal of fortune, as Lautaro Martinez and Enzo Fernandez both netted late in the match. Argentina will face Spain in the final on July 19.
Lionel Messi edged Argentina closer to back-to-back World Cup titles with two late assists in a dramatic 2 to 1 semi-final against England on Wednesday. The 39-year-old captain inspired the defending champions to overturn a one-goal deficit in the closing minutes, setting up Enzo Fernandez's equaliser before providing the cross for Lautaro Martínez's winner to book Argentina's place in Sunday's final against Spain.
