Iran's President Congratulates Spain on World Cup Triumph
A Heartfelt Congratulations from Iran
On July 20, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his warm congratulations to Spain following their World Cup victory, describing the achievement as well-deserved and sharing in the joy of the Spanish people.
Spain secured a narrow 1-0 win over Argentina after extra time, concluding Lionel Messi's title defense and completing an impressive unbeaten run, conceding only one goal throughout eight matches.
In a post on X, Pezeshkian stated, "I extend my congratulations to the citizens and government of Spain for their national football team's success and their well-earned championship title in the World Cup. The happiness of the friendly people and government of Spain is also the happiness of the people and government of Iran."
موفقیت تیم ملی فوتبال اسپانیا و کسب عنوان قهرمانی جام جهانی در کمال شایستگی را به ملت و دولت این کشور تبریک میگویم.
شادمانی ملت و دولت دوست اسپانیا شادمانی ملت و دولت ایران است.
— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) July 20, 2026
This victory marks Spain's second men's FIFA World Cup title, their first since 2010. For 19-year-old Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, who was only three years old during Spain's first World Cup win, this represents a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.
The loss for Argentina signifies the conclusion of a remarkable chapter for the team and Messi, who led his nation to the 2022 FIFA World Cup and Copa America victories in 2021 and 2024.
With their UEFA Euro 2024 title already in hand, Spain now holds both the European and World titles, sparking hopes for a new era of dominance akin to their historic success from 2008 to 2012, during which they won two European Championships and the FIFA World Cup.
In the final match held at New York New Jersey Stadium, Spain controlled the game, limiting Argentina to just one shot on target while they themselves managed 12. Argentina faced a further setback in extra time when Enzo Fernandez received a red card after two yellow cards, allowing Spain to secure their World Cup title.