Enzo Fernández starred in one of the most striking images of the semifinal of the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder set aside the pink boots he had worn throughout the tournament and put on the same ones with which Argentina won the title in Qatar 2022. The decision coincided with an outstanding performance that included a key goal in the comeback against England.
In the lead-up to the semifinal against England, the Argentina national team's midfielder surprised everyone by changing the footwear he had used throughout the World Cup.
Enzo Fernández decided to wear the boots with which he played in the final of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, a detail that quickly went viral among fans and was interpreted as a good luck charm for a decisive match.
The pink boots in the goal against Egypt
