Infantino congratulates Argentina on World Cup silver medal after loss to Spain
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- FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a letter to the Argentine Football Association president after Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain.
- Infantino congratulated the team on winning the silver medal and acknowledged their journey through the tournament.
- The letter, dated July 20 in New York, praised Argentina's performance as a significant achievement for Argentine football.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated the Argentine national team on their silver medal win in the 2026 World Cup final, despite their loss to Spain. In a letter addressed to Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Infantino lauded the team's performance and the journey they undertook during the tournament.
Yesterday, Sunday, July 19, 2026, in the magnificent New York New Jersey Stadium, Argentina won the silver medal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after an exciting final against Spain.
The document, dated July 20 in New York, was sent to Tapia in his capacity as AFA president and FIFA Council member. Infantino described Argentina's runner-up finish as "another important result for Argentine football" and requested that his congratulations be extended to the players, coach Lionel Scaloni, and the entire staff and fans.
"Yesterday, Sunday, July 19, 2026, in the magnificent New York New Jersey Stadium, Argentina won the silver medal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after an exciting final against Spain," Infantino began in the letter. He further stated, "I would like to reiterate my most sincere congratulations for this new important result for Argentine football."
I would like to reiterate my most sincere congratulations for this new important result for Argentine football.
Argentina had vied for their second consecutive World Cup title but ultimately lost 1-0 to Spain in extra time. Infantino chose to highlight the team's achievement of ranking among the world's top two.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will remain in memory as an unforgettable celebration of football, marked by spectacular matches, the emergence of new stars, the presence of the sport's great figures, and the extraordinary atmosphere in stadiums full of fans.
Infantino also reflected on the 2026 World Cup, calling it an unforgettable celebration of football marked by spectacular matches, emerging stars, and passionate fans. He specifically commended Argentina's "magnificent performance," stating it decisively contributed to making the edition an exceptional event that captivated millions of football enthusiasts worldwide.
The magnificent performance of La Albiceleste also contributed decisively to making this edition an exceptional event that captivated millions of football fans around the world.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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