World Cup 2026 final: Gianni Infantino reacts to Argentina’s defeat

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On Sunday night, FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a heartfelt message to Argentina following their World Cup final defeat in New Jersey.

Following Ferran Torres' decisive extra-time winner at MetLife Stadium, Infantino took to his official Instagram account to offer high praise to the runners-up.

The FIFA chief described Argentina’s tournament run as nothing short of incredible highlighting their fighting spirit and ability to inspire millions of supporters around the globe.

Infantino specifically noted that returning to the World Cup final directly after their dramatic 2022 triumph in Qatar serves as clear proof of their continuous excellence on the international stage.

He expressed his deep gratitude to the squad for making the 2026 tournament remarkably special and for competing with immense passion until the very end.

Khaled Hegazy |

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