Fifa boss Gianni Infantino deflects Fifa World Cup chaos with defiant Mexico City monologue

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Mexico
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Fifa boss Gianni Infantino deflects Fifa World Cup chaos with defiant Mexico City monologue

At a press conference in Mexico City, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the management of the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada. He called ticket prices reasonable despite premium tickets exceeding $30,000, and downplayed criticism over visa denials, including for a Somali referee and Iranian dignitaries, due to Trump's immigration crackdown.

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