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FIFA Apologises After Lionel Scaloni Asked To Wear Gloves While Handling World Cup Trophy

Posted By: Hari Ram Posted On: Dec 07, 2025Share Article
FIFA Apologises After Lionel Scaloni Asked To Wear Gloves While Handling World Cup Trophy
Lionel Scaloni received an apology from FIFA president. (AP Photo)

FIFA Apologises After Lionel Scaloni Asked To Wear Gloves While Handling World Cup Trophy

FIFA president Gianni Infantino issued an apology to Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni following a mix-up during Friday's 2026 World Cup draw that required the coach to wear gloves to touch the trophy. Infantino later invited Scaloni to lift the Cup without gloves at a separate ceremony on Saturday.

The incident occurred during the draw for the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, when organisers seemingly failed to recognise the World Cup-winning coach.

Scaloni, visibly taken aback, remarked that the officials did not know who he was.

Twenty-four hours later, at an event confirming the tournament's schedule, Infantino sought to make amends.

“I apologise on behalf of FIFA. I didn't know," he said, calling Scaloni on stage and presenting him with the trophy.

“Of course, the world champions can touch the Cup. I apologise, I didn't know," Infantino reiterated, adding with a laugh, “What an outrage! It's just that when you're a world champion, you look younger every day."

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Argentina will commence their 2026 World Cup campaign on June 16 against Algeria in Kansas City. They will subsequently face Austria and Jordan.

With Reuters Inputs

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