The letter read: “Dear President, yesterday, Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the magnificent New Jersey Stadium in New York, Argentina won the silver medal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an exciting final against Spain. I would like to once again extend my heartfelt congratulations on this important new result for Argentine football.”
“The 2026 FIFA World Cup will go down as an unforgettable celebration of football, marked by spectacular matches, new promises broken, the presence of some of the greatest names in the sport and an extraordinary atmosphere in stadiums packed with fans.
“Albiceleste’s outstanding performance also contributed decisively to making this tournament a special event that attracted millions of football lovers around the world.
“I would like to congratulate everyone who contributed to this great result, the players, coach Lionel Scaloni, the coaching and medical staff, and of course the many fans who supported and encouraged the team throughout the tournament.”
“These victories are always the result of tireless effort, professionalism and attention to detail, but also of passion, dedication and love for this great sport. All this portends a very promising future and will definitely It will pave the way for another great success for Luzentine football. Dear President, I wish you all the best in the next competition and I hope to see you again soon. Gianni Infantino, with all my best wishes.
FIFA has not yet decided whether the Argentine player will be penalized by FIFA for the post-match disturbance. “Following an evaluation of the relevant match report for the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, the FIFA Disciplinary Commission has appointed a Disciplinary and Ethics Prosecutor to investigate possible violations of the FDC in accordance with Article 36 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) in relation to post-match incidents,” FIFA said in a statement immediately after the final.
“Further details will be provided by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee once the prosecutor’s report is complete.”
