President of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Claudio Tapia, has praised the national team for their performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final.
Tapia said he was proud of the players for their commitment, resilience and determination throughout the tournament, describing the squad as a source of pride for Argentina.
He commended the team’s fighting spirit and thanked the players and coaching crew for reaching the World Cup final after a demanding campaign.
Argentina’s hopes of retaining the title ended after Ferran Torres scored the winning goal for Spain in extra time, handing the Europeans their second FIFA World Cup title.
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