This is not just about personalities in Zurich and Nyon. The endorsement comes while ’s Disciplinary Committee is still reviewing incidents involving Argentina after the final against Spain.
There is also recent baggage from the tournament itself. Refereeing decisions around Lionel Scaloni’s side became a talking point, especially after the quarter-final against Egypt. Allegations followed, even if no evidence emerged to support them. Against that backdrop, any public alignment with carries added political weight.
The AFA praised Infantino’s 10 years in charge and framed his leadership around “the development of football worldwide” and a “clear, stable, and transparent governance model.”
That language matters because it goes beyond defending a president under fire. It backs ’s structure at a time when critics have questioned how major decisions are being made. Argentina also welcomed the withdrawal of Forward Enterprise, calling it “a project that generated more uncertainty than certainty.” That gives the statement an important nuance: support for Infantino, but also approval of a retreat from a controversial idea.
UEFA’s stance appears unchanged, with tensions over trust and influence still simmering. Argentina, by contrast, has positioned itself among Infantino’s visible allies, alongside associations that see value in a more expansive global power base.
The next phase will be shaped by two things: whether the disciplinary process around Argentina escalates, and whether can calm the governance row before the next major international flashpoint. For now, the politics around the 2026 World Cup have clearly not ended with the final whistle.