Enzo Fernández Red Card World Cup Final 2026: How It Changed Extra Time
Updated 20 July 2026 — second yellow at 90+3' left Argentina with 10 men.
Enzo Fernández was sent off in the World Cup 2026 final after a second yellow card at 90+3' for a foul on Spain's Pau Cubarsí. Argentina played the entire extra-time period with 10 men before Ferran Torres scored the winner in the 106th minute.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Player | Enzo Fernández |
| Card | Second yellow → red |
| Minute | 90+3' |
| Opponent fouled | Pau Cubarsí |
| Impact | Argentina 10 vs 11 in ET |
| Final | Spain 1–0 Argentina (AET) |
Match report: Spain 1–0 Argentina.
Sequence of the Sending-Off
Regulation was still 0–0 when Fernández received his second caution deep in stoppage time. Spain had dominated possession; Argentina's compact shape had held. The red card forced Argentina to defend deeper in extra time — the platform for Torres' breakthrough after Nico Williams' knock-down.
Cubarsí later won Best Young Player; profile: Pau Cubarsí.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Enzo Fernández sent off in the World Cup final?
Second yellow card at 90+3' for a foul on Pau Cubarsí.
Did Argentina play extra time with 10 men?
Yes — the entire extra-time period.
Who scored after Enzo's red card?
Ferran Torres in the 106th minute.