FIFA president Gianni Infantino addresses multiple controversies ahead of the 2026 World Cup, including questions about visa processes, high ticket prices and an incident involving a referee denied entry to the United States. In remarks reported across outlets, Infantino says FIFA’s handling of visa issues is appropriate and frames ticket pricing as consistent with comparable North American sporting events. Several reports say he tells critics and fans to “chill,” emphasizing that he has no regrets about FIFA hosting the tournament in the US. Multiple outlets also reference the denial of US entry to a referee over suspected terror links, with Infantino publicly responding to the broader fallout. One report says Infantino commends FIFA’s team for enabling Iran’s participation in the competition. Another notes he suggests preparations could not have been possible without support associated with US president Donald Trump. Across coverage, Infantino avoids conceding wrongdoing and defends FIFA’s actions while speaking at or near what outlets describe as his first press conference in years.