Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:55pm on 11 Jun 2026,Thursday Sports
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced criticism after telling journalists to “chill” and “relax” over controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup. BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan questioned Infantino over visa restrictions, ticketing disputes and travel issues affecting teams, officials and fans. Concerns include Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry to the United States, Iraq striker Aymen Hussein facing airport questioning, and Iran relocating its team base to Mexico. Infantino defended the tournament’s arrangements, supported US President Donald Trump’s role in making the event possible, and said FIFA could not control government decisions. He also rejected criticism over ticket prices, stating demand for the tournament was unprecedented.
