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'Perfect ending': FIFA calls Messi vs Yamal WC final 'blessing from football gods'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hailed the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain as a blessing from the football gods, describing Lionel Messi versus Lamine Yamal as the perfect ending to what he believes is the greatest World Cup in history. He predicted the final would captivate billions worldwide despite the tournament's controversies and criticism.

19 Jul 2026 8:59 am