FIFA World Cup 2026
🏆 FIFA President Infantino Speaks!
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has doubled down on the decision to award the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the United States, insisting he has “no regrets” despite the controversies and logistical challenges surrounding the tournament’s build‑up. Speaking as global attention intensifies ahead of kickoff, Infantino defended the choice of host nation and dismissed criticism over political tensions, visa complications, and organisational hurdles.
Infantino’s comments come at a moment when the expanded 48‑team World Cup is set to begin across North America, with the US playing a central role in staging the largest tournament in FIFA history. His stance reflects FIFA’s long‑held view that the American market — with its infrastructure, commercial power, and global reach — remains essential to football’s growth.
“I Don’t Regret Anything”
The remarks land amid a busy news cycle around the competition: from Bafana Bafana’s preparations for their opening match at the Azteca to global debates over refereeing, logistics, and the political complexities of hosting a mega‑event on US soil. But Infantino’s message is clear — the organisation stands by its decision, and the World Cup will go ahead with full confidence in its hosts.
Source : Ballocentre.com
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