Gianni Infantino apologized to Lionel Scaloni after an incident during the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony. The Argentina coach had been forced to wear gloves to touch the trophy, provided by a FIFA member, despite the national team being the reigning world champions. The following day, during a new presentation of the match schedule and order, Scaloni returned to the stage and was able to handle the trophy without gloves.
Lionel Scaloni entrando con la Copa del Mundo.
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The FIFA president was keen to clarify the situation: "Obviously, the world champions have the right to touch the trophy ." For his part, Lionel Scaloni reacted humorously, gently mocking the fact that he hadn't been recognized. At the helm of the Albiceleste since August 2018, he led the team to victory in the 2022 World Cup against France, and also won the Copa America in 2021 and the Finalissima in 2022.
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