FIFA president’s leaked letter to Argentina following World Cup Final brawl comes across as tone deaf

The 2026 World Cup was a smashing success, however that does not imply sure elements of the occasion must be off limits to criticism, and that is very true when it comes to a just lately leaked letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Following Spain’s extra-time win over Argentina within the World Cup Finala number of totally different on-field brawls broke out between gamers and workforce workers members. Argentina’s Leandro Paredes caught probably the most consideration after showing to document Spain’s Eric Garcia by the throat, which set off extra back-and-forths across the pitch.

Infantino both forgot that a number of Argentina members have been concerned within the on-field brawl, or is just selecting to ignore that reality.

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The FIFA president reportedly despatched a letter to Argentine Federation president Claudio Tapia. The letter, which was leaked in Argentina and subsequently verified by the Daily Mailhighlighted Argentina’s “professionalism.”

“I would like to reiterate my most sincere congratulations for this important new result for Argentine soccer,” the letter reportedly started.

“The magnificent performance of the Albiceleste also contributed decisively to making this edition an exceptional event that captivated millions of football enthusiasts around the world,” the letter reportedly continued.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, US President Donald Trump on the award ceremony after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final through the World Cup match between Spain v Argentina on the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford United States (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images) (Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)

“Please send my sincere congratulations to all who have contributed to this magnificent result: to the players, to coach Lionel Scaloni, as well as to the coaching and medical staff and, of course, to the many fans who have accompanied and encouraged the team throughout the competition.

“These victories are at all times the fruit of fixed work, professionalism and a focus to element, but in addition of ardour, dedication and love for this glorious sport. All this augurs a really promising future and, certainly, will pave the best way for brand spanking new and nice successes for Argentine soccer.”

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Luis de la Fuente Manager / Head Coach of Spain after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) (Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)

Perhaps probably the most surprising piece in all of that is that FIFA launched an official investigation into the altercations that broke out following the ultimate whistle of the ultimate.

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So, the on-field brawls were aggressive enough to launch an investigation, but not so aggressive that congratulatory letters were off limits?

At the time of this writing, FIFA’s investigation into the on-field brawls following the final whistle is still ongoing.