FIFA President Gianni Infantino extended his congratulations to Claudio Tapia, the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup final, despite the fact that Argentina fell to Spain 1–0.
His message included the following:
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 reports that Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 to clinch the 2026 World Cup, displaying complete dominance throughout the match, while Argentina did not manage to produce a single shot on target.
