"Chill and relax": FIFA President defends handling of World Cup visa issues, urges patience amid scrutiny

Iran Herald · June 11, 2026 General

Mexico City [Mexico], June 11 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the governing body's approach to visa-related challenges ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting that FIFA cannot dictate immigration decisions to sovereign governments and urging critics to remain patient while solutions are pursued behind the scenes.