New Jersey, July 19 -- Argentina's Enzo Fernandez became the first player to be sent off in a FIFA World Cup final since the 2010 showpiece, after receiving a red card during his side's title clash against Spain at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday (local time), according to OptaJohan's X handle.

Fernandez received a red card during the World Cup final against Spain at MetLife Stadium, becoming the first player to be dismissed in the tournament's showpiece match in 16 years.

According to OptaJohan, the previous player to be sent off in a FIFA World Cup final was Netherlands defender John Heitinga, who received his marching orders against Spain in the 2010 final after picking up a second yellow card in extra time.

Fernandez's dismissal left...