What happened?
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has issued a strong statement of support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, amid the institutional crisis facing the organization.
Why it matters for Argentina?
The AFA begins by showing explicit support for Infantino's leadership during the last decade, assuring that his mandate has been marked by the growth of football and the strengthening of FIFA's institutional framework.
What comes next?
In the statement, the Argentine football federation reiterates its support for Infantino's mandate and assures that during these years, he has driven a profound transformation of the organization, opening decision-making to all national associations.
Recently, the AFA has issued a statement of support for the FIFA decision to withdraw a project that generated uncertainty in the international football world.
The AFA highlights that FIFA has publicly acknowledged the errors committed during the process and has apologized to all member associations.
The AFA prioritizes respect for governance norms and asserts that this episode demonstrates the importance of maintaining institutional procedures.
On the path to the 2026 World Cup, the AFA will continue to work under Infantino's leadership, assuring that his management will continue to drive football growth and strengthen FIFA's institutional framework.
In the 2026 World Cup, Argentina is ranked 1st with 9 points, 3 wins and 0 losses in 3 games, with a good recent performance (LWWWW).
Argentina has scored 8 goals and conceded 1, with a +7 goal difference.
Argentina is 5 points ahead of Austria in the standings.
In the last game, Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain on July 19, 2026.
In the last 5 games, Argentina has won 4 games and lost 1, with a good recent performance (LWWWW).
