Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'
Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.
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Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, widespread bipartisan skepticism surrounds FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, in the U.S., with officials from both major parties critical of FIFA's operations and pricing practices.
During a press conference ahead of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed controversial topics, emphasizing that FIFA does not control governments and highlighting efforts to unite the world through football.
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