Why Argentina is playing with 10 players after Enzo Fernandez red card in World Cup final

Argentina was reduced to 10 men after midfielder Enzo Fernandez received a red card in stoppage time during the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The dismissal occurred late in the match, forcing Argentina to defend a man short in the closing stages of the game. The incident added drama to what was already a high-stakes final for the Argentine national team.