The execrable behavior of the Argentines at the final whistle of the 2026 World Cup final, won last Sunday by Spain (1-0 ap), clearly did not shock the FIFA president. In a letter addressed to the Argentine Football Federation (AFA), Gianni Infantino warmly congratulated the Albiceleste, despite the numerous controversies which affected the triple world champions.
This letter, which was supposed to remain private, was made public by the Argentine Federation, led by Claudio Tapia, also a member of the FIFA council. “Dear President, yesterday, Sunday July 19, 2026, in the magnificent New York-New Jersey Stadium, Argentina won the silver medal at the 2026 World Cup, after a thrilling final against Spain”wrote the FIFA president.
“I would like to reiterate my most sincere congratulations for this important success for Argentine football,” continued Infantino. The World Cup will be remembered as an unforgettable celebration of football, marked by spectacular matches, the emergence of new talents, the presence of the sport’s biggest stars and the extraordinary atmosphere of packed stadiums. The Albiceleste’s magnificent performance also contributed decisively to making this edition an exceptional event that captivated millions of football fans around the world.enthused the Italian-Swiss leader.
Infantino: “These victories are always the result of hard work”
“Please convey my most sincere congratulations to all those who contributed to this magnificent result: the players, coach Lionel Scaloni, the technical and medical staff, and of course, the many supporters who supported and encouraged the team throughout the competition, he added. These victories are always the result of hard work, professionalism and great attention to detail, but also of passion, commitment and love for this wonderful sport. All this bodes well for a very promising future and will undoubtedly pave the way for new and great successes for Argentine football. »
And Infantino concludes: “Mr President, I wish you the best for the upcoming competitions and I hope to see you again very soon. Kind regards. » It remains to be seen whether each selection had the right to a little word from the FIFA boss…
