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In a message issued following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Spain on becoming world champions.

Sharif said Spain's outstanding performances, unity, discipline, and team spirit throughout the tournament made them worthy champions, congratulating the team on its success.

Sharif also congratulated US President Donald Trump and the American people for the successful organization of the tournament, while thanking the governments and peoples of Canada and Mexico for their contributions as co-hosts.

Sharif also congratulated FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the FIFA team for their work in organizing the tournament, stating that it would further strengthen football's position as a global sport.

Concluding his message, Sharif said the FIFA World Cup once again demonstrated that sport is a universal language that transcends borders and brings humanity together, expressing his hope that the spirit of friendship and unity would continue beyond the tournament.