Argentina Football Association Thanks National Team, Confirms Player Arrivals After World Cup Final

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has expressed its profound gratitude to the nation for its unwavering support during the 2026 World Cup. In an official statement released on its website, the AFA acknowledged the fans' role in propelling the team to the final, stating that the "cheers were a permanent force that propelled the selected team to reach the final again."

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In each stadium, in each city and from each corner of the country, the cheers were a permanent force that propelled the selected team to reach the final again.

The AFA highlighted the "unconditional" backing from supporters, noting the presence of flags, messages, and celebratory caravans. The association declared the national team as "the heritage of all Argentines," emphasizing that "each footballer felt that support on the field and each member of the delegation had the pride of representing a people who never stopped believing and accompanying."

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Each footballer felt that support on the field and each member of the delegation had the pride of representing a people who never stopped believing and accompanying.

While the team fell short of securing a second consecutive World Cup title, the AFA stressed that the outcome reaffirmed a bond that "transcends any result." The statement also provided logistical details, informing that following the final, some players would depart from the United States to rejoin their clubs or begin their vacation breaks. However, a portion of the delegation, including players, the technical staff, and other members, is scheduled to return to Argentina on Monday via a charter flight.

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The final result was not enough to achieve the dream of the bicampeonato, but it did reaffirm a bond that transcends any result.

President Javier Milei had previously indicated that a national holiday would be declared upon confirmation of the team's celebration date. Sources from Casa Rosada confirmed that the government would follow the players' lead in determining the timing for any public festivities. The returning contingent is expected to land in Buenos Aires in the afternoon, with their first stop anticipated to be the AFA premises in Ezeiza.

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Given the concern about the celebrations for the achievement reached by the Argentine national team, I communicate to the population that, depending on what the players and the technical staff decide regarding the day to celebrate, it will be declared a national holiday.