"I have a great relationship with President Trump and am glad of it," said FIFA's head. "If there were no commitment and participation of his, we would not be able to host the World Cup in America".
Get out! [ FIFA GE Infantino chairman stated at the opening of the International Broadcasting Center (IBC) in Dallas, USA Day 1860/2026. Photos:(htttmst i1-thethano.vnecdn.net/2026/06/Janni-Infantino-8192-181155443.jpg?w=120&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=cMg1q5qak5AkAkAkEwtwv6Mgw)
- President FIFA GE Infantino stated at the opening of the International Broadcasting Center (IBC) in Dallas, USA Day 460/2026. Image: AP*
According to Infantino, [Trump] (httts ://nvniexpress.net/chu-de/donald-trump-1023) quickly recognized the size of the tournament from the first exchanges between the two parties. "He immediately understood the scale and impact of the World Cup, and at the same time directed organizational support agencies", the 56-year-old chairman said. "The ability to communicate directly with the President of the United States on important issues is the key to maintaining positive relations".
Infantino and Trump have built close ties over the years. FIFA chairman has appeared with Trump several times in the White House, attending the inauguration of the American leader of 1/2025 and giving him citation of peace founded by FIFA late last year.
FIFA faced many criticisms relating to the World Cup service 2026, especially the U.S. immigration and visa issues. When asked whether or not to regret having the US as a co-owner, Infantino replied: "I have no regrets".
He acknowledged the difficulties that always arose when organizing large-scale sports events, but thought that it was important to seek solutions rather than focusing on controversy. "I have held major events for 30 years, from UEFA to FIFA. There was always a problem that arose and our mission was to handle them," he said.
The subject that caught attention at the press conference was the case of the Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan who was[disposed to entry] (htpts ://nvexpress.net/my-tu-choi-choi-tai-jai-chai-chau-phop-borough-world-world-world) into the US. Artan, the referee considered to be a number of Africans who had been questioned for hours at Miami Airport before having to go home due to suspicions with terrors.
Get out! [The Somali talent Omar Artan (central) was protested by players after blowing the penalty in the CAF Champions League final between AS FAR Rabat and Mamelodi Sundowns, at Rabat, Morocco, May 24, 2026. Image: AP](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAACH5BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACACACATATATAEAAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATATATAATAEAEAAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Nassive Somalia Omar Artan (central) was opposed by players after blowing the penalty in the CAF Champions League final between AS FAR Rabat and Mamelodi Sundowns, at Rabat, Morocco, May 24, 2026. Image: AP
[Infantino] (htts ://nvreexpress.net/shich-ly-infantino-508814.html) Just described this as "sadden" and refused to criticize the American administration. "We Can't Control Everything", FIFA Chairman said. "Sometimes you need to calm down and relax a bit".
He added that FIFA is a sports organization rather than the agency that has the right to decide whether the issues of immigration or national security. "We are not world rulers", the leader born in Switzerland said. " Security always comes first and we have to respect government decisions as well as functional forces".
In addition to Artan's case, the 2026 World Cup saw controversy involving Iranians. Due to political tensions between Washington and Tehran, this team was not placed in the US's major business but was to [permanently in Mexico] (htpts ://nvexpress.net/iran-chran-huan-lan-world-cup-shoi-my-my-5077500.htm).
In view of the criticism of the price of tickets being pushed too high on the secondary market, he claimed that the cause lies in the legal re-selling mechanism in the US, rather than FIFA policies.
In addition to the controversy, Infantino spent much of his time promoting the tournament. He called [World Cup 2026] (htttts ://nvreexpress.net/chu-de/world-cup-2026-6617) as "the greatest event in human history", with a scale of 104 Super Bowls taking place in a month and the amount of television audiences can reach six billion people in the world.
"World Cup is a place of emotional giving to people, where one can cry for victory or defeat", Infantino said. "We're standing in front of a World Cup that breaks every record".
FIFA chairman also appreciated champions of Spain, France, England, Portugal, Argentina, and Brazil, at the same time claiming that Japan, Morocco, or Senegal could create surprises.
The 2026 World Cup will be opened on 11 June at Azteca Field, Mexico City, with a match between its co-owners and South Africa. This was the first period in which 48 teams attended and were held in three American, Mexican, and Canadian countries.
** Meh An** (in the AS*, BBC)
The Games - World Cup Result 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026 Table A [Marie]
Table A [The country]
22 : 00
CH Czech
[President] (httects ://nvenexpress.net/the-thao/world-cup-2026/tran-dau/1538999/han-quoc-ch-czech)
Saturday, June 13, 2026 Table B [Canada]
15: 00
Bosnia & Herz.
[Pressive] (htts ://nvenexpress.net/the-thao/world-cupco-2026/tran-dau/1539000/canada-bosnia-&-herz.)
Table D [American]
Sunday, June 14, 2026 Table B [Qatar
15: 00
Switzerland
[Projects] (htpts ://vnvexpress.net/the-thao/world-cup-2026/tran-dau/1489373/qatar-thony-si)
Table C
18: 00
Morocco
[Presses] (htts ://nvenexpress.net/the-thao/world/cupine-2026/tran-dau/1489371/brazi-morphic)
Table C
Table D [Australia
00: 00
Turkey
[Projects] (htpts ://vnvexpress.net/the-thao/world-cupco-2026/tran-dau/539001/australia-thi-hhi-ky)
Monday, June 15, 2026 Table E [German]
13: 00
Curaçao
Table F [Philland]
Table E [The Sea of Celt]
Table F [1]
22 : 00
Kazakhstan
Table H [Spain]
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Table G [ Whistle ]
15: 00
Egypt
Table H [Saudi Arabia]
18: 00
Bristol
[Projects] (htts ://vnvexpress.net/the-thao/world-cupco-2026/tran-dau/1489379/saudi-arabia-rugulay)
Table G [Iran]
21: 00
New Zealand
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Table I [Archor]
15: 00
Senegal
Table I
18: 00
Norway
[Pressive] (htts ://nvenexpress.net/the-thao/world/cupine-2026/tran-dau/539016/irqa-na-y)
Table J
21: 00
Algeria
[Projects] (htpts ://vnvexpress.net/the-thao/world/cupine-2026/tran-dau/1489381/arrenina-algeria)
Table J [Beats]
00: 00
Jordan
[Projects] (htts ://nvvnnexpress.net/the-thao/world-cup-2026/tran-dau/14882/ao-jordan)
Thursday, June 18, 2026 K Table [The Portuguese ]
22 : 00
Colombia
[Sees all] (httts ://nvenexpress.net/the-thao/world-cup-2026/lich-ti-dau)
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Get out! [ FIFA GE Infantino chairman stated at the opening of the International Broadcasting Center (IBC) in Dallas, USA Day 1860/2026. Photos:(htttmst i1-thethano.vnecdn.net/2026/06/Janni-Infantino-8192-181155443.jpg?w=120&h=0&q=100&dpr=1&fit=crop&s=cMg1q5qak5AkAkAkEwtwv6Mgw)
Get out! [The Somali talent Omar Artan (central) was protested by players after blowing the penalty in the CAF Champions League final between AS FAR Rabat and Mamelodi Sundowns, at Rabat, Morocco, May 24, 2026. Image: AP](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAACH5BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACACACATATATAEAAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATATATAATAEAEAAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAA