On Friday, the draw for the group stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place. During the event, an unusual incident occurred: Argentina’s national team head coach Lionel Scaloni was asked to wear gloves before touching the World Cup trophy.
The organizers may have failed to recognize him. As is known, only individuals who have won the World Cup are permitted to touch the trophy.
However, Scaloni secured the championship with Argentina in 2022. The next day, FIFA held an official event where Scaloni was invited on stage.
This time, he held the trophy without gloves. FIFA President Gianni Infantino commented on the situation, stating, “On behalf of FIFA, I apologize.
Of course, World Cup champions have the right to hold the trophy. After becoming a champion, you start looking younger every day.” Scaloni, taking the incident humorously, said, “I think someone mistook me for someone else yesterday and didn’t allow me to hold the trophy.”
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