Messi demands red card for Cucurella after Fernandez clash

Enzo Fernandez was sent off with a second yellow card for a late challenge on Pau Cubarsi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Lionel Messi demanded referee Slavko Vincic show a red card to Marc Cucurella for covering his mouth while speaking provocatively to Fernandez.

Fernandez's first yellow card was for dissent earlier in the second half.

The incident occurred late in the match between Spain and Argentina.