Also known as: Infantino · FIFA President Gianni Infantino · Giani Infantino · FIFA chief · the FIFA boss · FIFA supremo Infantino · FIFA president Giani Infantino
FIFA president who defended World Cup ticket resale prices and confirmed Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup despite Middle East tensions.
Infantino defended World Cup ticket resale prices, arguing FIFA was obliged to allow resale under US law, while dismissing fan organizations' criticism of advertised prices exceeding $2 million as not reflecting actual demand. He has also confirmed Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup despite Middle East tensions, and secured backing from African and Asian football confederations for his re-election bid in 2027, which would break FIFA's three-term presidential limit.
Italy's government and sports officials rejected suggestions by a US envoy that Italy replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, with Italy's sports minister stating reinstatement "is not possible" and "you qualify on the pitch." Iran's embassy called the proposal an example of US "moral bankruptcy."
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's government and sports officials rejected suggestions by a US envoy that Italy replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, with Italy's sports minister stating reinstatement "is not possible" and "you qualify on the pitch." Iran's embassy called the proposal an example of US "moral bankruptcy."
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 120 rights groups, including the ACLU, issued a travel advisory warning that visitors to the 2026 World Cup in the United States risk "serious rights violations" due to US immigration policies, citing risks of arbitrary detention, deportation, invasive screening, and racial profiling. The coalition called on FIFA to pressure the US government for binding assurances protecting travelers' safety.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →