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Gianni Infantino held his first press conference in three years, addressing concerns about FIFA's control over the 2026 World Cup. He urged calm but offered few concrete reassurances, leaving doubts about the organization's grip on the tournament.
In 2023, FIFA stripped Indonesia of the U-20 World Cup over a vague reason after it refused entry to the Israeli team. Now, FIFA says it is not involved in host immigration processes, drawing contrast.
FIFA is breaking its own precedent by allowing the 2026 World Cup to proceed in a host nation facing visa controversies and political tensions, marking the first time such issues have occurred at a modern tournament.