The Argentine Football Association (AFA) addressed the entire nation on December 31st with a New Year's message via its official social media. The AFA wished all Argentines a very happy New Year, expressing hopes for a successful 2026 and renewing its bond with fans ahead of upcoming sporting challenges. 'The AFA wishes all the Argentine people a very happy New Year. In every competition, the National Team has become a symbol of national identity, transcending the strictly football,' the message stated. Looking ahead to 2026, the calendar presents significant challenges for the national teams in both official competitions and processes of renewal and development. Titles won in recent years have reinforced the sense of belonging and collective hope, with the Senior National Team as the standard-bearer and the youth consolidating themselves internationally. Beyond the sporting aspect, the AFA's message also aims to strengthen the institutional bond with fans, highlighting football's role as a social and cultural unifying element. In this context, the New Year's greeting functions as a declaration of intent, full of hope and ambition. With this message, the AFA closes the year reaffirming its commitment to the growth of Argentine football and renewing the shared desire to continue bringing joy. The year 2026 appears on the horizon as a new opportunity to write more glorious pages in the history of national sport.
