FIFA chief defends World Cup prices, visa handling (opens in new tab)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday defended the 2026 World Cup’s ticket prices and handling of visa problems at a news conference in Mexico City, one day before co-host Mexico opens the expanded 48-team, 104-match tournament against South Africa at Estadio Azteca. He said FIFA could not overrule national immigration authorities after Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States despite having a valid visa, and said FIFA had worked to secure Iran’s natio...