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The 2026 World Cup was full of surprises and exceptional stories, but Gianni Infantino believes the final scene came as everyone expected. A few hours before the expected showdown between Spain and Argentina for the World Cup champions, the FIFA president confirmed that the tournament has reached its ideal end, praising the level of the two teams and the expected historic showdown between legend Lionel Messi and rising star Lamine Yamal, which he described as one of the most beautiful images.
He said in an interview to the newspaper.Brand:Spain’s Infantino did not hide his excitement for the final match at MetLife Stadium, considering that a clash between Spain and Argentina is the best possible scenario to end the tournament.
The president of FIFA said. “This final is a blessing from the football gods. We have Messi, Lamine Yamal and many other exceptional footballers. It’s amazing.”
Infantino emphasized that both teams deserved to reach the finals after the difficult journey they went through during the tournament, explaining that the technical levels they presented justified their presence in the final match.
He added: “They are the two best teams in the tournament. They deserved to be in the final and gave an exceptional performance. It was not easy to get here as there were 48 teams and we witnessed some great matches and a tournament full of challenges.”
The president of FIFA focused on the incident, which in his opinion is the most symbolic in the final match, which is the confrontation of 39-year-old Lionel Messi with Lamine Yamal, a young star who is considered one of the most significant faces of the future of world football.
Gianni Infantino said in this context: “There is Messi, there is Lamine Yamal… It will be like fireworks and there are many other exceptional footballers. But there’s also that image. It’s amazing.”
He noted that the final brings together a player who created an entire era in the history of the game and another who is expected to lead the next era, giving the showdown a historical dimension that goes beyond simply competing for a title.
Infantino also expected the game to be enjoyed by an unprecedented fan following, stressing that it would be a global event by any standards. “It’s going to be amazing,” he said. “The world will stop moving and three billion people will watch how this World Cup ends.”
The FIFA president not only praised the final match but also considered the 2026 World Cup to be the best in the history of the tournament due to the technical level witnessed, the attendance and the exceptional atmosphere.
“The World Cup is amazing and unique in every sense of the word. The best players, the best teams, the fans and packed stadiums all made the tournament a global celebration. The world stops to watch it, and it is the best in history, whether looking at the past or the present, and also paves the way for a brighter future.”
Infantino admitted that he expected to organize a major tournament, but he did not imagine that its success would exceed all these expectations. He said: “I was expecting a huge tournament, but not this size, not this level, not this atmosphere, not the energy we’ve seen in recent weeks.”
He added: “There is a feeling of happiness all over the world, it is true that the loss causes sadness for some, but people came from all over the world to celebrate football.”
The president of the International Football Federation (FIFA) also emphasized the success of the tournament from the point of view of organization and security, noting that it passed in a festive atmosphere, without incidents. He said: “We have not witnessed any incidents, people have come from different parts of the world and everyone is celebrating football.”
He also praised the diversity of participating teams and the inspiring stories witnessed in the tournament, stressing that the current edition will remain ingrained in the memories of fans of the game. He concluded his speech by saying: “All the champion teams participated, along with new teams and countries, and we witnessed stories that only the world of football can write, stories that will be remembered forever. This is the best World Cup in history.”
