Enzo Fernandez Scores Dramatic Equalizer Against England, Celebrates Like Messi

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea midfielder, scored a dramatic 86th-minute equalizer for Argentina against England in their 2026 World Cup match on July 15. This goal marked his second World Cup goal, following his winning goal against Egypt in the round of 16 in 2022. Fernandez celebrated his goal with a gesture identical to Lionel Messi's famous celebration against the Netherlands, which also subtly referenced former Dutch coach Louis van Gaal. Sports commentators praised the goal as extraordinary, with Roy Nemer calling it "a huge goal" and TYC describing Fernandez as a "big winner" who rose to the occasion as Argentina pushed hard on the field. Fernandez has faced criticism in England for public hints about a potential transfer to Real Madrid, leading to a two-match suspension by Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior, who has since left his position.