FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sent a message of congratulations to Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia following the 2026 World Cup final, despite Argentina losing 1–0 to Spain.
This was his statement:
I would like to once again congratulate you on this great achievement. Argentina’s performance helped make this edition an extraordinary event that captured the attention of millions of people around the world.
I hope you will pass on my sincere congratulations to everyone who contributed to this success: the players, coach Lionel Scaloni, the technical and medical staff, and the fans who supported the team throughout the journey.
Softfootball understands Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 to clinch the 2026 World Cup, dominating the match completely, with Argentina unable to register a single shot on target.
