FIFA president Infantino misses third place match due to weather
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino could not attend the World Cup third place match between England and France on July 19 in Miami due to adverse weather conditions in New York. Infantino, who was in New York for a media appearance with President Donald Trump, announced his absence in a video, stating that weather cancellations prevented flights. Meanwhile, England secured a thrilling 6-4 victory over France to claim third place. Spain and Argentina are set to compete in the final match the following day.
- •Infantino unable to travel due to weather in New York
- •England defeats France 6-4 for third place
- •Final match between Spain and Argentina scheduled for July 20
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA boss Infantino misses third place match due to adverse weather
"FIFA president Gianni Infantino wasn't able to travel to Miami to watch the World Cup match for third place between England and France due to adverse weather conditions in New York. "Well, today I should actually be in Miami for the bronze medal match between England and France," Infantino said in a video on Saturday, recorded at the stadium in East Rutherford, near New York, which will host Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina.
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