Enzo Fernández’s social media post after Argentina’s semi-final win sparks reaction

By Rohan Gupta — 16 July 2026 — 3 min read

Post-match celebrations and social media reaction

Following Argentina’s 2-1 semi-final victory against England, midfielder Enzo Fernández shared a social media post that has drawn considerable attention. The post on Instagram featured Fernández alongside Lionel Messi and Leandro Paredes, notably accompanied by the Oasis song ‘Wonderwall’. This particular track had become closely associated with England’s journey in North America during the tournament, with players like Harry Kane often leading sing-alongs with supporters. The choice of music was widely interpreted as a direct jab at the defeated English side.

Although Fernández later re-shared the post without the audio, the initial message had already been received by fans still reacting to their team’s defeat. This incident has led to speculation about the reception Fernández might face upon his return to domestic action in England, assuming he remains at Stamford Bridge.

The social media activity followed a series of provocative gestures from Fernández during the match itself. After scoring the equaliser in the 85th minute, the midfielder celebrated by sprinting towards the England technical area and the travelling supporters. He was observed cupping his hands behind his ears, sticking out his tongue, and blowing a kiss towards the England fans.

The tension extended beyond the pitch, impacting Chelsea’s own social media presence. The club had shared a photo of Fernández’s celebration on X, which prompted an immediate and strong backlash from their own supporters. This led to Chelsea deleting the post, as fans expressed anger given Fernández’s reported desire to leave the club and the context of England’s elimination, sealed by a goal from Lautaro Martinez.

Internal club dynamics and player’s future

The timing of Fernández’s actions is particularly sensitive due to his uncertain standing at Chelsea. The midfielder has recently been linked with a potential move to Real Madrid. Earlier in the year, he reportedly received an internal two-match ban in April after making public comments expressing a desire to live in Spain. While new Blues boss Xabi Alonso has stated his wish for the vice-captain to remain with the club, Fernández’s relationship with the English core of the squad may be under increased strain.

Despite a contract with Chelsea through 2032, rumours persist about his desire to depart. Real Madrid has denied engaging in talks with Fernández or having an interest in the Argentinian midfielder. However, these rumours, coupled with his role in eliminating England’s Three Lions, contributed to Chelsea fans’ negative reaction to the club’s social media post.

The fallout from the semi-final continues, with England fans also raising concerns about a potential foul by Lionel Messi in the build-up to the winning goal and suggesting that Fernández should have received a red card for an earlier elbow during the game. The ‘Wonderwall’ post has been seen by many as a final point of contention, with social media users issuing warnings to the Argentinian about his return to Cobham.

Looking ahead to the final

Attention within the Argentina camp is now focused on the upcoming World Cup final. Messi and his teammates will be aiming to secure their second consecutive global crown in New Jersey. Their opponents in the final will be Spain, who will be seeking their second World Cup title after defeating France in their semi-final match.

Source: goal.com