FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the 2026 FIFA World Cup, accusing critics of spreading "hate" and "false rumours" while insisting the tournament was a success that united football fans around the world.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has renewed his long-running criticism of the man who succeeded him, Gianni Infantino, saying football needs "new leadership" after claiming the 2026 World Cup lost its credibility.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the possibility of expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams will be discussed after the 2026 tournament, although no decision has been made.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the matter of leading African referee Omar Artan from Somalia, who was denied entry into the USA, is beyond their control.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has assured African football fans there will be no visa hassles for next year’s FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, despite the US government’s new restrictions.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says it is absolutely unacceptable to see the racist abuse aimed at AFC Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, which led to a stoppage of Bournemouth’s Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield on Friday night.