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FIFA faces scrutiny as World Cup opens amid controversy
The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway this week, but controversy is already competing with football for attention. From the exclusion of a leading African referee and concerns over US immigration policies to protests in Mexico City and criticism over ticket prices, FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure ahead of the tournament's opening match.
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apnews.com
FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed U.S. city leaders, joking about soccer "conquering" America as the World Cup approaches.
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dw.com
Why the 2026 World Cup is so controversial
The 2026 World Cup has come under fire even before kickoff. Criticism is mounting over US President Donald Trump’s travel bans, high ticket prices, the expansion to 48 teams as…
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What is wrong with the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup has come under fire even before kickoff. Criticism is mounting over US President Donald Trump’s politics, high ticket prices, the expansion to 48 teams as well…
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huffpost.com
FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino Faces Bipartisan Backlash Ahead Of World Cup
The FIFA boss' growing alliance with Donald Trump has done little to win over critics across Washington ahead of soccer's biggest tournament.
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mirror.co.uk
Politics, tickets and heat - the controversies that could derail the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup is the biggest yet, held across three countries in North America, but it has already made headlines for all the wrong reasons before kicking off
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washingtonexaminer.com
Four years later, is FIFA’s president still a disabled, gay, African migrant worker?
Will FIFA President Gianni Infantino deliver more corrupt absurdity to the World Cup 2026 soccer tournament?
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npr.org
A warm World Cup welcome? U.S. immigration policies have chilling effect
As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from…
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independent.co.uk
Everything wrong with the 2026 World Cup
From unprecedented wars and rip-off ticket prices to Gianni Infantino selling football’s soul and Donald Trump’s determination to create a “Maga World Cup”, Miguel Delaney details…
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cryptobriefing.com
FIFA faces scrutiny over US immigration policies impacting 2026 World Cup access
FIFA scrambles to protect 2026 World Cup access as US travel bans covering 39 countries threaten fans and teams, with match relocations to Canada under
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africanews.com
Countdown on to the opening match in Mexico of the FIFA World Cup | Africanews
The expanded tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada with 104 matches in 16 stadiums over 39 days.
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FIFA faces chaos ahead of 2026 World Cup amid entry bans, high ticket prices, and a blockchain gamble
FIFA's 2026 World Cup faces entry bans and ticket price backlash while its Avalanche-powered blockchain, fan tokens, and Kraken partnership face their
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hindustantimes.com
FIFA World Cup 2026: Five controversies rocking the tournament ahead of kick-off
The ticket prices have also been increased for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, and FIFA has been criticised for it. | Football News
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iol.co.za
FIFA faces scrutiny as World Cup opens amid controversy
The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway this week, but controversy is already competing with football for attention. From the exclusion of a leading African referee and concerns…
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vanguardngr.com
FIFA boss Infantino faces questions on eve of World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on the eve of the World Cup on Wednesday, as off-field distractions dogged...
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
FIFA World Cup 2026: Football body's chief Infantino faces questions on eve of tournament
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will address the media before the 2026 World Cup. Concerns linger over high ticket prices and United States immigration policies. Somali referee,…
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businessday.ng
World Cup 2026: Infantino to face media scrutiny over ticket prices, U.S. visa policies - Businessday NG
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to face the media on Wednesday on the eve of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, as ticket prices and U.S. visa
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thehindu.com
Travel bans and ICE crackdowns cast shadow on FIFA’s ‘inclusive’ World Cup
Travel bans and ICE actions create a climate of fear, overshadowing FIFA's inclusive World Cup aspirations amid protests and advocacy efforts.
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channelnewsasia.com
FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup
MEXICO CITY, June 10 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying on Wednesday that it was…
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al-monitor.com
Soccer-FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup
By Janina Nuno Rios and Angelica MedinaMEXICO CITY, June 10 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of…
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Gianni Infantino says fans should ‘chill’ after World Cup referee denied entry to US
The Fifa president also defended ticket prices and commended his team for getting Iran to the competition