FIFA president Gianni Infantino took aim at critics of the 2026 World Cup, accusing them of "spreading hate and false rumors" in a long statement.

Infantino said in an Instagram post that critics of his leadership should “meditate, pray or watch a football match.”

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the World Cup as a success. He accused critics of spreading hate and false narratives about the event. Infantino highlighted the unity and…