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Enzo Fernandez sent off in World Cup final against Spain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:35 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Enzo Fernandez sent off in World Cup final against Spain

Summary

Enzo Fernandez received a red card during the 2026 World Cup final against Spain on July 19. The Argentina midfielder was booked for dissent in the 82nd minute and received a second yellow card for a late tackle in stoppage time, leaving Argentina with 10 men. This dismissal makes Fernandez the sixth player to be sent off in a World Cup final, and he follows two other Argentine players who received red cards in the 1990 final. The match remains scoreless as both teams vie for the championship.

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By the Numbers

•Fernandez sent off in stoppage time during World Cup final
•Argentina remains goalless against Spain at the time of dismissal
•He is the sixth player to receive a red card in a World Cup final
•The match is still in progress as of now
•Argentina has only 10 players remaining on the field

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What they're saying

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The World Cup final is the biggest stage in football, a platform where the entire world is watching.Enzo Fernandez etched his name into World Cup final folklore for all the wrong reasons on Sunday eve...
— Yahoo Sports