“An inspiring spirit”: Infantino hails Argentina after World Cup final

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·21 Juli 2026

“An inspiring spirit”: Infantino hails Argentina after World Cup final

The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, used his official Instagram account (@gianni_infantino) to congratulate and recognize the performance of the Argentina National Team in the 2026 World Cup, a tournament that ended with La Albiceleste falling 1-0 to Spain in the grand final.

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Accompanied by a photograph in which the squad is lifting captain Lionel Messi into the air alongside the word “THANK YOU”, the head of world football highlighted the resilience of the team led by Lionel Scaloni: “What an incredible FIFA World Cup for Argentina! Unforgettable comebacks and a fighting spirit that inspired millions of people,” he emphasized at the beginning of his post.

The national team’s campaign at the World Cup was marked by epic moments and the fans’ suffering:

Group stage: The team advanced to the knockout rounds with a perfect record.
Round of 32: They earned a dramatic 3-2 win over Cape Verde.
Round of 16: They came back from 0-2 down against Egypt with just over ten minutes remaining.
Quarterfinals: They beat Switzerland convincingly 3-1 to reach the final four.
Semifinals: They were on the verge of elimination against England, but late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez, assisted by Messi, sealed their place in the final.

“Returning to the FIFA World Cup final after lifting the trophy in 2022 is proof of their lasting excellence. Thank you for helping make this World Cup so special and for competing with such passion until the very end,” Infantino concluded in his dedication to the reigning two-time Copa América champions.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.