FIFA’s Infantino targets critics he says spread ‘hate and false rumors’ about World Cup
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino responded to criticism of the 2026 World Cup by saying some people spread false information and hate about the event. He highlighted the positive aspects of the tournament, including large fan attendance and efforts to unite countries, and defended FIFA decisions such as visa approvals and disciplinary actions.Key Facts
- Infantino accused some critics of spreading hate and false rumors about the World Cup.
- He described the tournament as delivering joy and bringing people together.
- Some controversies included Iran team officials and a Somali referee denied US entry, and accusations of political influence by President Donald Trump.
- Fans faced high ticket prices and breaks during games due to commercials.
- Infantino noted that millions of fans got visas to attend games across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- The Iranian team changed their training base from Arizona to Tijuana before the tournament.
- US player Folarin Balogun received a red card, but FIFA did not ban him from further matches.
- Infantino has had difficult relations with the media during his presidency, often defending FIFA decisions.
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