Enzo Fernandez has stated that Argentina represented their nation honorably throughout the World Cup, despite the controversial scenes during and after their 1-0 defeat to Spain in New Jersey. Fernandez received a red card for two yellow cards during the match, including a challenge on Pau Cubarsi.
Following the final, physical altercations broke out between members of the Argentine squad and the victorious Spanish team. FIFA has launched an investigation into the incident, which involved players such as Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, and Thiago Almada. Critics, including Alan Shearer and Joe Hart, labeled the behavior as unacceptable.
Meanwhile, questions linger regarding the future of Lionel Messi and manager Lionel Scaloni. While Messi did not return to Buenos Aires with the team, thousands of supporters gathered for an open-top bus parade to welcome home the squad that had previously won seven consecutive matches in the tournament.
