Argentina's national team continues to dominate at the 2026 World Cup. After beating Angola 2-0 on November 14, 2025, La Albiceleste has won five straight matches. But their recent 1-1 draw with England sparked an unexpected controversy: Chelsea, Enzo Fernández's club, posted and later deleted a photo of the midfielder celebrating the equalizing goal, angering English fans.

What happened with Chelsea's post?

Chelsea shared an image of Enzo Fernández, scorer of the 1-1 equalizer in the semifinal against England, celebrating the goal on their social media. The photo showed the Argentine with his hands behind his ears and his tongue out, a gesture English fans interpreted as a provocation. The backlash was immediate: thousands of angry comments forced the club to remove the post.

Why did it anger the English?

Though Enzo Fernández plays for Chelsea, in the match he represented Argentina, England's opponent. Fans of the 'Three Lions' deemed it inappropriate for their own club to support a player who had just scored against their national team. "Why the hell would they post this as an English club?" asked one follower. Another called the move "brazen".

What does this mean for Argentina?

The draw against England keeps Argentina unbeaten in the 2026 World Cup, with a five-game winning streak. Lionel Scaloni's team again showed their strength, though the Chelsea controversy added an extra layer of tension. La Albiceleste now prepares for the final, where they will aim for their fourth World Cup title.