New Jersey, July 20 -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Spain after their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at New Jersey on Sunday (local time), calling the triumph a "a proud achievement."

Spain edged Argentina 1-0 after extra time, bringing an end to Lionel Messi's title defence and completing an impressive unbeaten campaign in which La Roja conceded just one goal in eight matches.

After Spain's win, Infantino, in an Instagram post congratulated La Roja on becoming two-time FIFA World Cup champions, saying, "Congratulations to Spain on winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 and becoming world champions for the second time!"

In another Instagram post, Infantino called Spain's win a proud achievement an...