On penalties, we would have beaten Spain in the World Cup final

Enzo Fernández said Argentina would have won the 2022 World Cup final against Spain on penalties, citing goalkeeper Martínez's ability.

Manchester City midfielder Enzo Fernández spoke to Argentine journalists Gastón and Esteban Edul about the 2022 World Cup final, which Spain won 1–0 against Argentina on July 19. Fernández, who was sent off in the 93rd minute of that match, claimed that "on penalties we would have won. Obviously. We had Dibu. We knew he doesn't fail there."

Fernández acknowledged that Spain "was superior" but expressed confidence in goalkeeper Martínez's penalty-saving ability, noting that Martínez played through injury during the final. He also denied reports of dressing-room problems following the defeat, calling such claims "all lies, made up."

The 25-year-old reflected on Lionel Messi's departure from the Argentina squad as "immense pain," and outlined his future plans: "I'm sure I'll return to River. I need to go back to win things and enjoy the River world for more years than I was there." Fernández joined Manchester City last summer on a contract through 2031, having previously played for Benfica and Chelsea.