FIFA President Gianni Infantino wrote a letter to the chairman of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Claudio Tapia.
Sports.Biz reports that Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the final match of the 2026 World Cup.
"I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations once again for this important result for Argentine football.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered as an unforgettable football festival with great matches, new hopes, big sportsmen, and extraordinary atmospheres in stadiums filled with fans.
The magnificent performance of "Albiceleste" also made a decisive contribution to making this tournament an exceptional event that amazed millions of football fans around the world.
Please convey my sincere congratulations to everyone who contributed to this great result: the players, coach Lionel Scaloni, the coaching and medical staff, and of course, the countless fans who accompanied and supported the team throughout the tournament.
These victories are always the result of constant work, professionalism, and attention to detail, as well as passion, loyalty, and love for football. It's a beautiful sport. All this is very promising for the future and will undoubtedly pave the way for even greater successes for Argentine football.
"Mr. President, I wish you success in future competitions and look forward to meeting you again soon," - "Daily Mail" quotes from Infantino's letter.